London to Brighton Cycle Ride
Britain's best-known one-day cycle route! Wake up in London, get on your bike and end up on Brighton's pebbly beach plus conquer the mile-long climb of Ditchling Beacon on route.
- Sun 14 Sep 2025
- Entries closed
06:30
Age 16 & over
£55
- 55 miles road cycling
Event overview
On this iconic London to Brighton cycle ride, leave the buzz of the city behind and join thousands of your fellow cyclists as you face the challenge of a 55-mile. Journey on two wheels from the heart of London to the buzzing Brighton seafront!
Over 4,000 riders will make their way through the idyllic English countryside putting their legs to the test on Ditchling Beacon before gliding down to Brighton to cross the finish line and celebrate their success.
No need to be looking at your map – the route is fully sign-posted so that you can keep your eyes on the road and enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside! It is the perfect challenge for solo riders looking to get in some extra miles, beginner cyclists taking on their first big challenge or corporate groups looking for a team cycle!
Highlights
UK's best-known one-day cycle ride
Ride alongside 4,000+ cyclists for amazing atmosphere and great camaraderie.
From capital to coast
Fully signposted route all the way meaning no navigation required.
Free buffet lunch and refreshments
A supportive event to help you to the finish line including roaming mechanical support.
End of summer finale
Celebrate with a beer on Brighton's beautiful seafront.
Event community
Mike S.
I live in Crystal Palace, South London. It is the 2nd highest point in London so I have a nice hill to climb at the end of any ride. I have owned a bike since I was four, so that's over 60 years.
Event details
- Newcomers
- Teams
Location
- Coast
- Rural
- Toilets
- Urban
Route
- First aid
- Food stations
- Hilly
- Marshals
- Point to point
- Return transport
- Staggered starts
- Toilets
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
What's included
- Medal
- Training plan
Do it for charity
These charities are raising funds in this event. Join a charity team with a charity place or with your own place.
Featured
Mental health
Mind
Join #TeamMind on this iconic 55-mile bike ride from London to Brighton. Join the fight for mental health.
- Cycling jersey
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training guide
Get a place from the charity.
Sign up
£55
Fundraise
£150
Entries
- Age 16 & over
- 4000 places
- Entries closed
- Charity entries closed
- Charity places
- Enter online