London to Brighton Bike Ride
Europe's oldest charity bike ride is back and you can be part of it! Ride from capital to coast covering 54 miles through rolling countryside to Brighton Beach.
Charity places- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- Fundraising required
06:00
Age 14 & over
FREE-£65
- 54 miles road cycling
Event overview
Whether you're new to cycling or a regular on the road, you'll love this iconic cycling event!
Leave the bright lights of the city and cycle off in search of the coast on Europe's oldest charity bike ride as a solo rider or as part of a team. From the iconic sights of London, following 54 miles of well-signed route, before making a grand arrival at the glorious coastal city of Brighton and crossing the finish line on the beautiful beachfront.
Highlights
Pedal to the pier at your own pace
Conquer one of the most famous UK cycle routes at leisure.
Quiet roads and Sussex countryside
Rolling cycling terrain with a few punchy hill climbs to get the thighs burning.
Beginner cyclists to regular weekend riders
A fantastic finish on the seafront to the rapturous cheers of friends, family and supporters.
Professional event management
Featuring a new beach village with more refreshments and food places than ever before.
Event community
Event details
- Event village
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Teams
Location
- Coast
- Rural
- Toilets
- Urban
Route
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Hilly
- Marshals
- Partly closed roads
- Point to point
- Return transport
- Sweeper
- Toilets
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
Sustainability
- Public transport links
What's included
- Cake
- Medal
- Technical t-shirt
- Training plan
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the London to Brighton Bike Ride charity places for 2026 page.
Entries
- Age 14 & over
- 15000 places
- Ballot open
- Ballot
- Charity places
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Fundraising required
- Race pack by post