Can anyone point me to a good London to Brighton GPS route?

vermin

I'm looking for a link to a nice ride I can upload to the Garmin for the weekend. Can you help?

rubertoe

While were at it, any London to Cambridge routes?

sketchley

http://www.gpsies.com/

veronese68

Last time I rode to Brighton I took this route. I don't know if Vermin can handle it though.

anonymousblackfg

A couple in here you could adapt, I prefer heading over Ditchling on the way there but if after a flat route head west and head in by Shoreham airport.

il_principe

This is to the summit of the Beacon, rest of the way is easy. It's a nice route, some good fast sections and a few hills:

http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=370502

vermin

@IlP Perfect, thanks.

@Veronese, off road? Yuck.

TheStone

Where are you starting from.
I'd suggest IIP's route, but near the start, I'd go to Coulsdon, then over Farthing Downs.

veronese68

vermin wrote:

@Veronese, off road? Yuck.

Knew you couldn't hack it.
I'm considering doing it on the Kinesis this year, although I think my mountain bike will be more comfortable.

mtb-idle

I've got a nice route but can't access it at the mo, will link to it later on this evening.

I also have a nice route to Eastbourne that has 3 hills at the end, each one longer and tougher than the previous one. A real killer finish that you should enjoy and it's just as easy/same price to get home from as Brighton.

SteppenHerring

TheStone wrote:

Where are you starting from.
I'd suggest IIP's route, but near the start, I'd go to Coulsdon, then over Farthing Downs.

That is nicer than the A23.

If the OP gets to Coulsdon South Station early enough on Saturday then there may be some groups heading to Brighton.

il_principe

Farthing Downs looks ideal. Had no idea that was an option. Will give that a go next time.

mtb-idle

London to Brighton - really nice route

London to Eastbourne - highly underrated (Wasn't he the Emperor of Ethiopia?). Look at those three hills at the end - a classic!

kelsen

What about coming back the way? Any suggestions for a quick route avoiding the A23?

mtb-idle

kelsen wrote:

What about coming back the way? Any suggestions for a quick route avoiding the A23?

this is a good return route

B2L

mtb-idle

so come on then, how did it go and who's route did you take there and back?

Anonymous

whose

vermin

It didn't go. Caught a bout of the Wiggos and have been off the bike for a few days. Hope to try again in a fortnight and report back.

mroli

Have a quick look at www.12on12in12.blogspot.co.uk - I'm riding 12 times in 12 months on 12 different bikes - only one up there at the moment, but have done another. My route is pretty quick - around 60 miles and the route is pretty direct...