Riding the London 2 Brighton Bike Ride: 5 Tips

Mark Pawlak    Cycling     Carrera Virago, charity cycle, cycling, cycling nutrition, London 2 Brighton, Road Cycling

Cyclists of all standards love riding the London 2 Brighton bike ride. As well as being perhaps the UK’s best-known charity ride, it’s a challenging fun sportive in its own right – a celebration of cycling, all the way from the capital to the coast.

L2B: it's not a race so enjoy! Pic: Flickr/ Elsie esq

And more fool you if you think it’s going to be easy: If your training rides have yet to pass 35 miles, trust me, you’ll be pushed on this one.

Now with the preparation over, the team T-shirts in a box in your hallway and some nerves creeping in, here’s 5 tips to help you on your way on the day.

(Don’t forget  a camera and some cash, the pictures will be priceless and you’ll want a pint and a pile of chips at the end)

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