Brighton 100

Sunday 20 Sep 2015Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6HN (off A23)100 miles

This ride has now passed.

Many thanks to everyone who took part in the Brighton 100 on Sunday and congratulations to all for successful ascents of the Devil's Dyke!

Rider photos

The challenging Brighton 100 returns!

From the start at Preston Park the ride heads east along the South Coast to Newhaven then cuts inland following the river Ouse as it slices through the South Downs to historic Lewes, the county town of East Sussex. The route then follows Cuckmere River back to the coast road for a cliff top climb up to Beachy Head (don't miss your free jam sandwich and flapjack at the Saltmarsh Kitchen stop!). What goes up must come down and you'll be rewarded with a flat section through Eastbourne and across Pevensey Levels. It's then along the edge of the High Weald with its beautiful countryside and choppy hills to Ringmer where the route rejoins the 50 milers.

Both routes cross the Ouse into the Low Weald before heading west below the ridge of the South Downs to Hurstpierpoint. One final push past the 'Devil's Dyke' and its all downhill to the finish offering spectacular views over Brighton and the English Channel.

The route is all on road. Road or hybrid bikes recommended.

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Ride Details

Start

Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6HN (off A23)
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Finish

Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6HN (off A23)
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Distance

100 miles

Challenge rating

ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 6050ft

Start times

7.00am - 8.00am

Pricing

Entry Pack (£24.00)
Team Entry (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£23.00)

Local info

Brighton & Hove Tourist Information 0906 7112255
www.visitbrighton.com

Other info

Late September can be mixed so bring waterproofs and sunscreen. And dark in the morning and evening - so remember to bring bike lights!
Minimum age 16.

Ride Gradings

Suitable for anyone who enjoys a reasonably active life. The pace is gentle and the terrain flat to undulating. Distances no more than 30 miles (50km).

Suitable for those with slightly more cycling experience. the terrain can be a little hillier than grade 1.5 and distances up to 45 miles (70km).

For the regular and reasonably fit cyclist. The terrain may include some challenging hills and distances up to 75 miles (110km).

These routes require a good level of fitness and stamina and feature challenging inclines and/or a longer time in the saddle. Distances can be up to 100 miles (160km).

Getting here by car

From M23 Jc11 follow A23 London Road towards Brighton. Metered parking is on Preston Drove north of the park (access off A23 Preston Road) or The Ride (off Preston Drove). Unmetered parking on Preston Park Avenue (parallel to The Ride).

Getting here by train

Nearest Station - Brighton. Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes.
National Rail enquiries 08457 48 49 50
www.nationalrail.co.uk

Sorry, no photographer on this ride

Ride information

Support Services


You're welcome to raise money for one of the charities below (select when you book online) or for a charity of your choice (contact them after you've booked to arrange sponsorship).

CHARITIES - please contact us for information about how to get involved and for details of our Open Event fundraising packages


CoppaFeel! was founded in 2009 by Kristin Hallenga, following her diagnosis of secondary breast cancer at 23. She made it her mission to ensure other young people don’t find themselves in a similar situation; where they’re told the cancer cannot be cured because it was found late.
CoppaFeel! want to live in a world where all breast cancers are diagnosed at the earliest stage possible, at which treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. We want to stamp out late detection and misdiagnosis of breast cancer by ensuring that people know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, know what their boobs look and feel like normally, check their boobs regularly throughout their lifetime and have the confidence to see their doctor if they spot anything unusual.
Without the support of our fantastic fundraisers, we simply wouldn’t be able to carry out our life-saving work, so thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming you to #TeamBoobs!

Charity reg. no. 1132366
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