For most normal humans, it takes between 4 to 6 hours of pedalling time. Add in snack breaks, photo stops, and the obligatory “I can’t believe I’m doing this” selfie, and you’re looking at a full day.
If you’re a super-fit, lycra-clad speed demon? You might finish in under 3 hours. And we don’t trust people like that anyway. They probably drink kale smoothies.
For the rest of us, plan to leave London by 7 or 8 AM. That way, you’ll roll into Brighton just in time for a late lunch and a celebratory ice cream.
Why 54 Miles is the Perfect Number
Short enough that you don’t need to pack a tent. Long enough that you feel like a proper adventurer. It’s the Goldilocks of bike rides.
You’ll also burn approximately 2,000 to 2,500 calories. That’s a full day’s worth of bangers and mash, or about seven slices of pizza. You’ve earned it.
And let’s be real: after riding 54 miles, you won’t care if your GPS says 53.9 or 54.1. You’ll be too busy sitting on the pebbly beach, admiring your own legs.
London to Brighton bike ride | This is the route, handily sh… | Flickr
