How far is the BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride?
54-mile
This 54-mile bike ride will take you from city to coast in this great day out for all. Whilst our ballot may have closed, you can still get a place in the event with one of our charity partners. Check out the wide range of charities supporting this year’s event.
How long is the cycle from London to Brighton?
55 mile
The London to Brighton Cycle Ride with De’Longhi is an iconic 55 mile cycle ride starting from Clapham Common in South London, to the seaside town of Brighton.
Is London to Brighton cycle hard?
Cycling the 54 miles from London to Brighton is a brilliant, challenging and completely rewarding day out on the bike. For a beginner rider, those 54 miles can seem a little daunting and for some almost impossible.
Can you do London to Brighton on a mountain bike?
Completing the London to Brighton Cycle is achievable on a mountain bike, however it is advised that you ride a road bike or hybrid bike as they’re more light weight. If you haven’t ridden your bike in a while, we suggest that you take it for a service to maximise safety and riding experience!
How do I train from London to Brighton cycle?
An ideal scenario would be to start training no less than 10 weeks before and go on at least two training rides per week, every week. The key is to start short and slow and gradually develop your fitness. If you go too fast and too far too soon, you risk injuring yourself and jeopardising your participation.
How hard is Ditchling Beacon to cycle?
It is tackled by many amateurs on the annual London to Brighton bike ride. It averages 9%, but gets up to a maximum of 16%, with quite a few false flats.
What is the average speed of a beginner cyclist?
between 10 and 14 mph
Stan Purdum replies: Many beginning road cyclists ride at average speeds between 10 and 14 mph on the road. It’s certainly possible to sustain a higher speed, and some new riders who were already runners or some other type of endurance athlete may pedal at 15-18 mph or even higher.
How steep is boxhill?
Box Hill is one of Britain’s most iconic climbs. The statistics don’t look particularly impressive – 2.5 km with an average gradient of 5%, for a mere 129m height gain.
Where does the London to Brighton bike ride start and finish?
The ride starts in Clapham Common, London on Sunday 21 June. You’ll follow a beautiful route through the Surrey and Sussex countryside taking you to the finish line down in Brighton.
How to get to Brighton from London by train?
Alternatively, cut out London suburbia by taking the train to Coulsdon South (from London Bridge, or Thameslink), where the country riding starts: this will save you 15 miles. Is the route signposted? No. There are countless different routes from London to Brighton.
Why is the London to Brighton road race so popular?
For over a century, London to Brighton has been an iconic route for all kinds of races, tours, and rallies – not just for cycling! The first ever London to Brighton rally was the 1896 Emancipation Run, which celebrated the law changing to increase the speed limit to a hair-raising, adrenaline-pumping 14 mph.
Is there a bike path from London to Crawley?
(The National Cycle Network has a signposted route between London and Crawley, route 20. It has more strictly traffic-free sections than our route – the Wandle Trail in London, suburban bike paths in Crawley – but it’s less picturesque and more circuitous.