Cycling London to Brighton

London to Brighton is often 'step one' on people's journey from 'not cycling at all' to doing the longer iconic challenges such as London to Paris or Lands End to John O'Groats. I created this site to help people with that first step... PLEASE NOTE: It is NOT connected or affiliated to the annual BHF ride. I've simply created to help anyone considering doing the classic 54 mile ride from London to Brighton at other times or in preparation. Having ridden the route many times now (including there and back several times), I still remember being frustrated before my first go that I couldn't find much information or help me on the best way between the two. The annual L2B ride is in aid of a fantastic cause but you MUST register for it via the BHF website and they will guide you on their route on the day. It is a busy affair with 27,000 people on bikes of all shapes and sizes.  This site is just as much for people who fancy cycling a likely route in training or at other times of the year. These pages include... A well tested route..... First, here is a Gmap-pedometer link to the whole route in detail (when you get there, zoom out and start from the beginning!). Very similar but with way more facilities to download the route as GPX, KML etc is my gpsies.com link. A detailed written description of this route with things to look out for along the way. You can print this and stick it in your back pocket for the journey.  I have also included a picture of the elevations of the whole route so you can get prepared for what is coming in the way of hills... and when! For inexperienced cyclists, here is a guide to preparation for your ride - which should start some months before - and minimising the aches and pains afterwards.  Finally, tactics... when you know this route you learn psychological and energy-saving tactics to ensure you get there as quickly and easily as possible. Here's my personal recommendations.  Above all, enjoy it. It is a beautiful route on a sunny day and the absence of long boring roads makes it feel far less than 54 miles... so long as you're prepared. I hope this is a ride that makes you want to do others like it, not something that puts you off cycling! Keep pushing! Ade email (spamproof so you'll have to retype):  c h a i r m a n @ r e d h i l l c c . c o . u k

London to Brighton by bike... often step one on the two wheeled journey to great things! For anyone wanting to do more cycling and get fit, make it more enjoyable and get there quicker by joining a club.  For the most sociable club in the South East, try Redhill Cycling Club. Rides for all abilities, ages and terrains... plus the warmest of welcomes!  Visit: www.redhillcc.co.uk