BHF Bike Ride
The annual bicycle ride in June each year from London to Brighton in support of the British Heart Foundation is one of the biggest events held along Madeira Drive. As measured by individual participants, it is the biggest. It is also the Europe's biggest fund raising cycle ride, and perhaps it's most popular.
Although there are around 27,000 places on the event, you can't hang around, if you want to be sure to get one. Registration does not open until 1st March and nearly all places are gone by the end of the month. So, the official advice is to get your application in early.
The route in 2009 is measured at 54 miles. Details of the route are not disclosed until the day.
The minimum entry age is 14 and up to age 16 you must be accompanied by an adult.
Since 2006 those who complete the race not only get their sponsorship forms signed and a cup of chilled water, they also receive a well done medal!
This is a great event. The Drive is always full of family, friends and well wishers waiting to welcome and encourage the riders as they approach the finish line.
To think it all began back in 1976 with a mere 60 or so riders! (For more on the origins of the L2B Bike Ride click here.)
