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Event

Cycle

Date

13 September 2026

Location

London, Brighton

Fundraising Target

£150.00

London to Brighton Cycle Ride 

Join Team Marsden and conquer the incredible 55-mile route from the heart of the UK to the Brighton seafront and raise vital funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Event

Cycle

Date

13 September 2026

Location

London, Brighton

Fundraising target

£150.00

Registration fee

£55.00

Distance

55 miles
RMCC cyclists riding their bikes towards the finish line on Brighton seafront with supporters on the sidelines.

Cycle 55 miles from London to Brighton!

How to take part

Registration

  • The registration fee is £55 and we ask each participant to reach a minimum fundraising target of £150.
  • Whether you sign up by yourself or with a group, you will be cycling alongside fellow supporters of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity as part of our largest ever cycle team. 

On challenge day, your safety and enjoyment is our priority

  • Organised by our partners at Skyline, the route is fully sign-posted so you can keep your eyes on the road and enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside! There are three water stops spread out across the route and snacks provided. There will also be a full support crew including medics and mechanics along the route to help out should you have any difficulties during the ride.
RMCC cyclist smiling with sunglasses and a helmet on to the camera with a medal around her neck after finishing her cycle ride with Brighton pier in the background.

The London to Brighton Cycle route

  1. Start by setting off from Clapham Common in South London.
  2. Head south toward the picturesque Surrey and Sussex countryside.
  3. Once out of London, follow the route on to quiet country lanes passing through Sussex via Mitcham, Carshalton, Chipstead, Banstead and Haywards Heath.
  4. Take on the climb to the top of the South Downs and be rewarded with stunning views from Ditchling Beacon.
  5. From here you'll enjoy the descent toward Brighton.
  6. Finish by cycling along the beautiful Brighton seafront.
Graphic showing the London to Brighton Cycle route with cartoon Royal Marsden cyclists

What's included when I join Team Marsden?

Your registration includes:

  • Your ride number and welcome pack sent prior to the day, including your very own Royal Marsden Cancer Charity cycling jersey.
  • Fundraising support and advice from a dedicated member of staff at The Royal Marsden and access to our supportive Team Marsden challenge eventers Facebook group.
  • Training and pre-event support via your Skyline account.
  • A cheer squad on the day to get you over that finish line! 
RMCC cyclist smiling at the camera with sunglasses and a helmet on with Brighton Pier in the background.

Every mile makes a difference

Fiona took part in the London to Brighton Cycle Ride in memory of her husband Michael, and as a way to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after him. 

"I wanted to do the ride for the Royal Marsden because both the Sutton and Chelsea hospitals took such good care of my husband. The care and kindness he was shown was incredible. 

I enjoyed the ride. Everything was well managed and I had all the information I needed. I also managed to avoid the rain!! The atmosphere was nice and although I chose to do it on my own I had the opportunity to chat to other riders."

Thanks to our supporters like Fiona, we continue to be there for everyone who needs us. 

RMCC cyclist photographed smiling with her sunglasses and helmet on, holding her medal towards the camera. She's standing holding her bike in a car park.

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