Ride with us on Saturday 18 September 2027 for the BHF London to Brighton Off Road Bike Ride and join thousands of other riders taking on Europe's largest charity mountain bike ride.

Starting at Apps Court Farm, you’ll ride 61 miles to Hove Lawns and enjoy amazing scenery across the river as you head out of the city and help fund lifesaving research.

2027 event details

Watch the trailer

Could you handle the road less travelled? Experience the ride with our official event trailer.

The route

The London to Brighton Off Road Bike Ride starts at Apps Court Farm, Walton-on-Thames, and ends by the sea on Hove Lawns. The 61-mile route is on a real mix of tracks, with hard surfaces through to dirt and gravel, with roots, grass, sand and stones.

Start times

Start times are staggered every fifteen minutes, from 6:30am to 9:15am. Simply choose your desired start time when you fill in our sign-up form.

Midway start

New to mountain biking and want to build your confidence? If the full 61-mile route feels too daunting, why not join part way through! Join approximately a third of the way at Cranleigh Checkpoint and ride the final 36.5 miles with thousands of others. Enjoy amazing scenery and exciting terrain on a shorter but no less exhilarating challenge.

Select the 9am start time and use the code CRANLEIGH in the voucher code section at the checkout to secure your space for £45 and start midway.

You’ll still receive all our amazing event support, as detailed in the ‘What you’ll get’ section. Please contact our Customer Care team on [email protected] if you have any questions. Please note, there will be no transport service to Cranleigh Checkpoint or any parking – there will be a drop off zone only.

Ability level

While some novices may struggle, many have successfully completed the ride by persevering through its tough sections and have found the overall experience to be extremely rewarding.

Transporting your bike

Our travel service can take you and your bike from the finish line at Hove Lawns to the start line at Apps Court Farm before the ride starts or after it has finished. We supply packing blankets for wrapping bikes. We also recommend looking into options for bike insurance, specifically for the event, to ensure added protection.

Travel tickets will be available to purchase later in the year.

Transporting your bags

Need to bring a bag on the day but not sure where to put it? We’ll transport your bag from the start line (Apps Court Farm) to the finish line (Hove Lawns) whilst you ride as part of our new Bag Transfer Service.

Bag transfer tickets will be available to purchase later in the year.

Kit list

We know that deciding what to wear on the day can be difficult, so we have pulled together an in depth kit list for you, so you know exactly what you need for your ride.

Find out what kit you should bring

What you'll get

To help you get to the finish line, we'll give you all the support you need. Your entry includes:

fundraising tips and advice to help you smash your £350 fundraising target
regular contact from us to guide you along your way
training plans created by our world-class coaches
a Team BHF Facebook group to get support from your team members
a fully signed route including regular checkpoints, medical and mechanical support
professional photographers to capture you smashing your challenge (for an additional fee)
a huge cheer and well-deserved medal on crossing the finish line!

Fundraising

Our suggested fundraising target for this event is £350. The money you raise will be funnelled into groundbreaking science and support for the people who need us most. The BHF Events team will support you with your fundraising from when you first sign up all the way through to the day of the event.

When you raise £350, you'll receive a mountain bike (MTB) top to wear with pride during your training and on the big day. If you raise £1,000, you'll join our 1,000 Club and receive even more exclusive BHF merch.

Create your fundraising page

We also have a wealth of fundraising resources for you. You can:

Training

This is a challenging event, but don’t panic! We’ve worked with our expert training coaches to create a training plan for the event, to ensure you’ll be fully prepared to take on the challenge. You’ll receive a link to the training plan via email once you register for the event.

Hear from others

Marc’s off road experience

Check out Marc’s video where he takes on the London to Brighton Off Road Bike Ride! Get inspired by stunning scenery and Marc’s incredible determination straight to the finish line.

What our riders say

London to Brighton Off Road is iconic - but don't take our word for it! Hear what other riders have to say about how they found last year's event.

“Had great fun in the mud and rain. It was really well marshalled, and the transfer service was excellent.” - Tom

“The ride was epic, I’ll be back next year just to conquer those darn hills.” - Andrew

“Can’t wait for next year! Met some lovely people and made new friends along the way.” - Ryan

Frequently asked questions

Find out more about preparing yourself for the London to Brighton Off Road Bike Ride and taking part in the ride.

Took part in 2026? View your official results and finish time.

Is there an age limit on this event?

How do I get to the event on public transport?

The finish site is 1 mile away from both Brighton and Hove train stations. The rail companies that serve these stations are both aware of the event but are not putting on any additional services. We therefore strongly recommend planning your journey in advance of the day and ensure you've consulted the relevant train company's bike policy.

What kind of bike do I need?

How is my bike loaded on BHF's travel service?

We'd like to reassure our riders that our travel service team always take great care when loading and unloading bikes at the London to Brighton Off Road event. When loading the vehicles, strapping is added to hold the bikes in place and limit any movement during transit. Please also be assured bikes are never forced into the trailer that transports the bikes.

Please be aware that BHF does not admit any liability for damage caused to transported bikes. If you'd like more information about our travel service, you can email us on [email protected] and our friendly Customer Care team will be happy to chat with you further.

This year we will be supplying packing blankets for wrapping bikes. We also recommend looking into options for bike insurance, specifically for the event, to ensure added protection.

What does the £60 registration fee go towards?

The registration fee goes towards the cost of delivering London to Brighton Off Road. British Heart Foundation organises the event, therefore we are responsible for all operational costs associated with delivering the ride.

The registration fee contributes to these running costs and not towards any of BHF's incredible work. We suggest a fundraising target of £350 so your donations can support BHF funded lifesaving research.

The 61-mile route feels too daunting - can I join the ride halfway through?

Yes you can! Riders can join the route approximately halfway through at Cranleigh Checkpoint, around 24.5 miles into the ride.

Select the 9am start time and use the voucher code CRANLEIGH to secure your space for £45 and start midway.

Please contact our Customer Care team on [email protected] if you have any questions.

Is there camping available near the start line?

Yes! We have a special relationship with Apps Court Farm, where you will start your ride. Camping is available all weekend with food and drink you can purchase for your breakfast at the start area.

We also have a travel service available that will take you from the finish line at Hove Lawns back to the start line at Apps Court Farm after your ride.

More information on camping options and booking our travel service coming soon.

What support will be available along the route?

The route will be marked with arrows and there’ll be marshals spread out along the course, so it will be easy for you to find your way.

There’ll be regular checkpoints for you to take a break, refill your water bottle, buy any snacks you may need and use the toilets. Medical and mechanical support will also be available at each of the checkpoints.

What if someone promised to sponsor me but hasn’t donated yet?

British Heart Foundation cannot enforce payment from sponsors. If you’ve been promised a donation and it hasn’t come through, we’d encourage a polite follow-up with the sponsor with a link to your fundraising page, but avoid any harassment as donations are voluntary. You are not personally liable for unpaid donations promised by a sponsor.