Map shows Surrey roads closed and train disruption this weekend due to London to Brighton Bike Ride

The sold out 2024 British Heart Foundation London to Brighton Bike Ride will pass through Surrey on Sunday (June 16) as riders make their way south from Clapham Common to Brighton seafront. Numerous road closures have been confirmed for the day including in the Redhill, Nutfield, and Smallfield areas.

A majority of these closures will be in place from 5am into Sunday afternoon, with some earlier on the route anticipated to be lifted around 12.30pm with others closer to Sussex in place until 4pm. It is also in Surrey that cyclists will cross the A23 and pass beneath the M25 and M23.

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The first wave of the 54-mile fundraising ride - the UK’s largest and oldest charity bike ride - will set out from the start line from 6.30am. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) states online that there is no cut-off time but outlines the last wave of riders is expected to start around 9.30am.

The London to Brighton Bike Ride is the BHF’s biggest fundraising event. It started nearly 50 years ago in 1976 with a handful of riders, but today draws thousands of riders each year who want to pedal from the capital to the coast.

A map of the Surrey section of the ride from the BHF shows cyclists will enter the county near Chipstead. They will then cross under the M25, ride through the Surrey Hills, and cross the A23 between Merstham and Redhill.

Participants will continue south through Surrey parallel to the M23 - which they will pass beneath near South Nutfield - and ride through Outwood and Smallfield before entering Sussex. Road closures will continue here, including in areas around Turners Hill, Ardingley, the South Downs and Ditchling Beacon, and in Brighton itself. Road closures in Surrey and train travel advice can be found below.

Surrey road closures in place during the BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride

Train travel restrictions

Rail operator Govia Thameslink (GTR) behind Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express has confirmed travel restrictions will be in place at the weekend. GTR announced: “For the safety and comfort of all customers, there will be cycle restrictions in place on the weekend that the Ride takes place. These restrictions apply to all cyclists and not only those taking part in the event.”

Bikes will not be allowed on Southern, Thameslink, or Gatwick Express services south of London Blackfriars on Sunday, June 16 under the temporary restrictions. Passengers on services on Saturday, June 15 and Monday, June 17 may also experience delays because trains will only be able to only hold a certain number of bikes.

GTR added: “Bikes are usually allowed on our trains at off-peak times on weekdays and at weekends. However, when large cycling events are taking place with hundreds or thousands of participants, restrictions may be put in place. This is to avoid the walkways and vestibules on trains becoming blocked by the number of bikes.”

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