Buffet lunch and feed stations en route, with a variety of tasty refreshments, water and hot drinks vegan and gluten free options available women v cancer london to brighton bike ride 2021 medal. We think its the best allround route, but youll need a map such as our pdf. Fully signposted route from london to brighton with marshals. The london to brighton bike ride is an iconic 55 mile bike ride starting from clapham common in south london, to the seaside town of brighton. We appreciate every single one of our fundraisers you make it possible for us to fund. Thanks for rating, the route was added to your favorite routes. This is unofficial route of the london to brighton bike ride, but it rarely changes and have done it so many times enjoy visit our site bike ri. It is managed by transport for london for the section inside the greater london boundary, surrey county council and west sussex county council for the section shadowed by the m23 motorway, the highways agency as a trunk road between the m23 and patcham, and by brighton and hove. We have taken all responsible steps to ensure that these routes are safe and achievable by people with a reasonable level of fitness. Theres much to enjoy with beautiful parks, riverside paths, lovely countryside and a series of pretty towns and villages. Theyre community curated and backed by strava activity data to help you choose the right roads and paths. Every effort is made to ensure that the route is well signed and marshalled. Britains bestknown oneday route, it has a simple appeal.
The seafront cycle route has giveway lines for pedestrians. The london to brighton bike ride is a cycle route starting in clapham common and going through the sussex countryside including turners hill and ditching. London to brighton bhf official route 2018 bikemap. You may copy this pdf for your friends, but commercial redistribution is prohibited. Stefan and i are doing a trial run along the london to brighton route on saturday 11th june, anyone is welcome to join in, especially if you already know the route. Find cycle routes, go to events and join your local cycling group. Starting at the rapha cycle club, this route takes cyclists out of the city, through richmond park, to two of surreys famous climbs, leith hill and box hill, on a route inspired by the london olympic 2012 road race.
London to brighton bhf official route a bike ride in. Brighton pier, the beach, and a chance to ceremonially dip your wheel in the english channel. It is also printed on the address label of the envelope. Greenwich to brighton 98km cycle route near london id. Each route you rate 4 stars or above will be added to your favorite routes.
D plan so far is to leave clapham at about 0930, meeting stefan at about 10am a little way along the route. To plan a bike route, click the start and end points, or type placenames above. The route follows national cycle network routes 4 and 5 along minor roads, country lanes and traffic free paths. London to brighton route map adrian fitchs random rambling. Lots of detail on the route of the london to brighton cycle ride cycling london to brighton. It has more strictly trafficfree sections than our route the wandle trail in london, suburban bike paths in. You will be taking on the challenge of cycling 55 miles from clapham common in south london, travelling through mitcham, carshalton, chipstead, banstead, haywards heath and finally to brighton having completed your incredible journey. Many riders choose to take the train back into the city after filling up on fish and chips along the coast. Make the most of your run or ride with strava routes.
In order to maximise your enjoyment you do need to train and get out on your bike before the ride. The london to brighton bike ride is a cycle route starting in clapham common and going through the sussex countryside including turners hill and ditching beacon before hitting the beach village on brighton. When is it, what is the route and how to participate the annual london to brighton to bike ride this weekend is a test of skill for charitable causes. Found on the bucket list of many a mountain bike enthusiast, this unique event packs all the best bits of offroad riding together into one jampacked amazingly varied route that will provide you with a. By taking part in the london to brighton bike ride you can choose to raise money for a hospital close to your heart, research that saves and improves lives, or donate to our general funds for your donation to be used where it is most needed. Brighton pier 60mi a slightly complex maze of cycle paths provides a safe route past victoria gardens and the pavilion, but as long as you keep pointing in the right way downhill youll be fine. All routes on the london to brighton offroad bike ride are designed and. Please arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before that time.
Register for the london to brighton offroad bike ride. London to brighton offroad v2 bikemap your bike routes. London to brighton bhf official route 2018 distance. Once out of london, competitors will predominantly cycle along quiet country lanes passing through mitcham, carshalton, chipstead, banstead and haywards heath before taking on the challenge that is ditchling beacon a mile long climb to the top of the south downs where you will be rewarded with amazing. All you need to know about the london to brighton bike ride including dates, routes and key information cycling london to brighton. We live in brighton, about 12 years ago or so they stopped taking bikes on trains so getting up to clapham was a pain now we cycle both ways, leave brighton at 6 ish egg mcmuffin brekky on.
Theres plenty of opportunities to stop for coffee and cake, and beautiful scenery in the surrey hills around peaslake. London to brighton bike ride is the flagship fundraising event for the british heart foundation bhf. Donald hirschs cycle route to paris from dieppe or london. The route then continues through the pretty addington golf. Follow the thames valley cycle route from the city of london to oxford on this fantastic long distance bike ride. One way train fare brighton london action challenge representative action challenge support crew first aid trained member of staff doctor bike mechanics snacks and drinks along the route lunch and dinner not included bike and bike equipment alcoholic drinks items of a personal nature equipment an equipment list will be forwarded at a. Or at least, if you can do that distance on any other bike, you can do it on a brompton. Travel from the banks of the river thames in greenwich to the south coast on this popular route along national cycle network routes 21 and 20. Downloadable gpx and kml files found under on the day tab.
Find your perfect cycling route, create your own bike trails, and discover the most stunning cycling destinations. Elevation and ascent statistics with customisable elevation graph. London to brighton garmin enabled your bike routes. London to brighton bhf official route strava routes. Your start time is indicated by the colour of your body number in this pack. Its a hilly route, with the toughest challenge saved till last the long, steep ditchling beacon.
To alter the route, just drag anywhere on the route a new marker will appear. Women v cancer london to brighton bike ride 2021 dream. London to brighton cycle ride 2020 get your place today. The a23 road is a major road in the united kingdom between london and brighton, east sussex, england. Detailed route description cycling london to brighton. The bike ride starts at clapham common tube station.
Cycling in london top london cycling routes strava. East london and essex offer flat and fast routes, perfect for anyone looking for a quick spin or to increase their mileage with few challenging hills. To see photos ukireland, click on the route, and choose find photos. All of our east london routes start around shoreditch and head out towards essex before returning to the hackney area. Bhf london to brighton cycle 2020 road cycling in london. The route will finish at the brighton seafront on madeira drive, close to the marina. London to brighton bike ride sunday 21 june 2020 bhf. These images show the elevations along the london to brighton bike ride route with mile markers along the top. It has more strictly trafficfree sections than our route the wandle trail in london, suburban bike paths in crawley, the roadside path along the a23 but its less picturesque and more circuitous. Once we are out of london we predominantly cycle along quiet country lanes passing through mitcham, carshalton, chipstead, banstead and haywards heath before taking on the challenge that is ditchling beacon a mile long climb to the top of the south downs where you will be rewarded with amazing views and a water break. Find out how minihollands is improving streets and public areas. Join us on 21st june 2020 for the iconic british heart foundation london to brighton bike ride. Ive plotted the 87km route from clapham common to brighton in preparation for the bhf london to brighton bike ride in june and uploaded it here.
Ah, its the london to brighton as in a specific ride. The london to brighton cycle ride is challenging but achievable. The route covers 55 miles from south london to madeira drive on the brighton seafront. Now in its 41st year, it is europes oldest and largest charity bike ride.
The route runs for about 65 miles, using a mixture of minor roads and traffic free paths. To remove a point, click the point, and choose remove via point. Downhill watching out for the speed bumps and clapham tractors then straight ahead over the railway line and up bellevue road past wandsworth common on the right. Running for the 45th year our world class cycle ride takes you 54 miles from city to coast. From the city, through the suburbs and into the countryside, with the testing climb of ditchling beacon just before the beach below, the london to brighton route is full of action.
London to brighton cycle ride 2019 welcome to the london to brighton cycle ride. The annual london to brighton to bike ride this weekend is a test of skill for charitable causes. The national cycle network does have a signposted route between london and brighton route 20. The official map for the iconic 68mile 109km ride from the capital to the coast please note. London to brighton cycle route 65 miles 104 km travel from the banks of the river thames in greenwich to the south coast on this popular route along national cycle network routes 21 and 20. At 60 miles, its perfect for an energetic days riding, or a lazy weekend. Cross the busy a27 road to continue along ditchling road into brighton signposted hollingbury. London to brighton cycle ride 2019 frequently asked questions what is the london to brighton bike ride. London to brighton cycle our route takes us from our start point at the royal free hospitals recreation club in london to the seafront of brighton, with its famous pier and long shingle beach. The relevant sustrans routes are either route 20 via brighton or route 21 near eastbourne, as shown on this zoomable online map. London to brighton bhf official route 2018 bikemap your bike. Bhf london to brighton europes oldest charity bike ride. Use our cycle map, explore leisure routes and cycleways, and find cycling inspiration. On that page you will find the route card and route maps generated by tracklogs plus the trl file if you need it.