London to Brighton bike ride 2009
They may have been saddle-sore but most of them still managed a smile after pedalling 54 miles across the county. More than 27,000 cyclists had set off from Clapham Common at 6am today morning for the annual trek to Brighton seafront - taking in the notorious Ditchling Beacon on the way. The riders were cheered on by thousands of people along the route, with most riders taking between five and six hours to reach the finishing line on Madeira Drive, Brighton.
Get involved: Send your news, views, pictures and video by texting SUPIC to 80360 or