London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride
Sat 20 Sep 2025 Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK

London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride

Join thousands of other riders taking on miles of technical terrain with superb views, conquering Europe's biggest charity mountain bike event to fund lifesaving research.

2 races

  • Sat 20 Sep
  • #1 of 2
Apps Court Farm, Walton-on-Thames > Hove Lawns, Hove

61 Mile

06:30

Age 16 & over

Sign up £60

Fundraise £200

  • 61 miles mountain biking + 1295 m ascent
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • #2 of 2
Park Mead Primary School, Cranleigh > Hove Lawns, Hove

36.5 Mile

09:00

Age 16 & over

Sign up £45

Fundraise £200

  • 36.5 miles mountain biking

Event overview

Discover what you can do on two wheels!

Conquer miles of superb views, tough climbs and technical terrain. With every pedal, you’ll be powering lifesaving research and helping the British Heart Foundation to give people more time with the ones they love. 

Found on the bucket list of many a mountain bike enthusiast, this unique event packs all the best bits of off-road riding together into one jam-packed amazingly varied route that will provide you with a dirt adventure you'll never forget!

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Highlights

  • Europe's biggest charity MTB event
  • Superb views and technical terrain
  • Rocky surfaces, dirt trails, single tracks
  • Bespoke, expert training plan
  • Official Team BHF Facebook group
  • Fully-signed route
  • Full 100km route or shorter option
  • Regular checkpoints and support crew
  • Professional photographers
  • Well-deserved medal
  • A huge cheer on crossing the finish line!

Key stats

  • 2000+

    People take part in this event.

  • 100km

    The distance from Surrey to Hove Lawns.

  • £582,000

    Raised for BHF last year.

Event video

  • Event village
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Timetable

  • 06:15 | Information point opens
  • 06:30-09:15 | 12 start waves are open, giving riders more flexibility in deciding how they start their ride. You can now ride on the hour, at quarter past, half past or quarter to. Sign up today to see what start times are on offer.
  • 10:00 | Information point closes
  • 20:00 | Cut off time at finish line

Ability level

While some novices may struggle, many have successfully completed the ride by persevering through its tough sections and have found the overall experience to be extremely rewarding.

Training

This is a challenging event, but don’t panic! Expert training coaches have created a training plan for the event, to ensure you’ll be fully prepared to take on the challenge.

Mountain bike expert Max Darkins at Rough Ride Guide has created a new training route. The GPX file is broken down into sections, covering a London to Brighton MTB route, but replacing the Wisley section with a M25 bridge diversion. This is instantly available when you sign up.

Kit list

A comprehensive kit and equipment list is readily available so you'll know exactly what you'll need.

Bike type

Hardtail MTB.

Due to the rough and varying terrain a hardtail MTB is best suited to this ride, although a short-travel full-suspension or gravel bike would also be suitable.

rider

  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Rural
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Apps Court Farm
Hurst Road
Walton-on-Thames
Surrey
KT12 2EG
UK

Travel service

  • Morning &/or afternoon tickets available
  • Cost £35-£45

    The travel service can take you and your bike from the finish line at Hove Lawns to the start line at Apps Court Farm before the ride starts or after it has finished. Your ticket covers one seat on the coach and one bike in the trailer. 

Public transport

The finish site is 1 mile away from both Brighton and Hove train stations. The rail companies that serve these stations are both aware of the event but are not putting on any additional services.

Camping

This event has a special relationship with Apps Court Farm where you will start your ride. Camping is available all weekend with food and drink available to purchase for your breakfast at the start area.

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

Hear what other riders have to say about how they found last year's event:

The ride was epic, I’ll be back next year just to conquer those darn hills. Andrew

Had great fun in the mud and rain. It was really well marshalled, and the transfer service was excellent. Tom

Can’t wait for next year! Met some lovely people and made new friends along the way. Ryan

The more money I raise for the BHF, the more life changing research they can do. Charlie

My life has been saved twice, so I felt it was time to give back for the treatment I’ve received. Tom

If you’re thinking of taking part, just go for it. I think the route is perfect for everybody.  Lulu, 24, Abergavenny

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Races at event

  • Sat 20 Sep
  • #1 of 2
Apps Court Farm, Walton-on-Thames > Hove Lawns, Hove

61 Mile

06:30

Age 16 & over

Sign up £60

Fundraise £200

  • 61 miles mountain biking + 1295 m ascent
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • #2 of 2
Park Mead Primary School, Cranleigh > Hove Lawns, Hove

36.5 Mile

09:00

Age 16 & over

Sign up £45

Fundraise £200

  • 36.5 miles mountain biking