Here are the roads in Sussex to avoid for the Skyline London to Brighton Cycle Ride 2026 today
The Skyline London to Brighton Cycle Ride is taking place today (Sunday, September 13) with thousands of riders taking on the 55-mile journey from Clapham Common to Brighton seafront.
Organisers have published a leaflet at www.londonbrightoncycle.co.uk/faqs that highlights the route through East and West Sussex and the roads people should avoid.
The letter from Skyline Events said: “We would strongly recommend avoiding Turners Hill Road for travel south as it will have traffic control points on the B2028 Turners Hill Road to allow cyclists to turn right into Wallage Lane and traffic light control at the crossroads in Turners Hill, which will be very busy at peak times and delays should be expected from 7am to 3pm, in addition to the time taken to negotiate the cyclist on the route.
“The route continues south through Ardingly and Haywards Heath to reach the famous climb over Ditchling Beacon, which is closed throughout the day to give riders access to Brighton. The roads along length of the route will be busier than usual, delays are likely travelling in the direction of cyclists and alternative routes should allow easier access.”
The first cyclists are set to arrive in Brighton by 8.45am and the final cyclists are setting off from Clapham Common at 10.30am, aiming to reach the finish line by 6pm.
The full course can be seen at ridewithgps.com/routes/32193313.
The letter said: “If you are walking on the route, please take extra care as the road will be busy with cyclists at peak times.”
The bike ride is raising over £1.5 million for many different charities.