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London to Brighton Bike Ride cyclists pour into town

Brighton seafront is swarming with cyclists finishing the London to Brighton Bike Ride – Britain’s biggest annual charity cycle ride.

The riders set off from Clapham Common in South London this morning with the earliest starting at 6am.

The trickle of cyclists reaching Brighton a few hours ago soon became a flood.

Ditchling Road turned into a river of riders pouring into a sea of lycra along Madeira Drive on Brighton seafront.

About 27,000 riders are estimated to be taking part in the event which is expected to raise more than £4 million for the British Heart Foundation.

They have been tackling the 54-mile route in slightly chilly conditions for June. The sky is bright but, at times, overcast which should mean that sunburn is a little less likely than usual to add to the saddlesore afflicting some.

Southern and First Capital Connect – the two main train operators from Brighton railway station - are still not laying on extra trains as happened for many years after the ride was started in 1980.

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