London to Brighton Cycle
On Sunday 20 June 2027, thousands of cyclists will roll out of Clapham Common and head for the coast in the London to Brighton Bike Ride - the 50th edition of Europe's oldest charity bike ride, ending with sand between your toes on Brighton seafront.
We have a limited number of charity places available, and we’d love you to join our team. By running for Down Syndrome UK (DSUK), you’ll be helping us reach more families at the moments that matter most – from the earliest days of a diagnosis, through education and into adulthood.
- Date: Sunday 20th June 2027
- Minimum fundraising target: £300
- Where? Clapham Common to Brighton seafront
- How far? 54 miles
The London to Brighton Bike Ride is a true British classic, and 2027 marks its 50th year. The 54-mile route carries you out of the capital and into the rolling Surrey countryside, over the famous climb of Ditchling Beacon, and down to a well-earned finish on Brighton seafront. With rest stops, refreshments and full support along the way, you’ll have everything you need to reach the coast with confidence.
You don’t have to be a seasoned cyclist to take part. Whether you ride often or you’re dusting off your bike for a new challenge, you’ll have our team behind you from the moment you sign up. When you join Team DSUK, we’ll support you with fundraising ideas and resources, regular encouragement, and a cycling jersey to wear with pride on the day.
The ride falls on Father’s Day weekend, so it’s a meaningful way to take on a challenge in honour of someone special while helping families across the country. Every mile you ride helps us be there for more of them – listening, guiding, and standing alongside them from diagnosis onwards. We’d love to see you at the start line.
The route
#TeamDSUK Benefits
- A DSUK cycling jersey
- Finishers medal
- Committed fundraising coordinator on hand to support your fundraising goals
- DSUK team at the event to cheer you on and meet you after!
- Access to our DSUK cycling whatsapp group and Strava.
What happens next?
DSUK has a limited number of charity places. You will be contacted if you are successful in gaining a DSUK charity place. You will then receive your fundraising pack which has lots of tips and information about how to maximise your fundraising efforts as well as information about who we are as a charity and how your support can help us
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