Every year thousands of cyclists set off to ride the through outer London, Surrey and Sussex from the capital city to the coastal hub in Brighton.

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Inside perspective: TWC rides the route with Team Breeze

The 54 mile ride attracted over 27,000 riders on Sunday 19 June. Riding on a huge array of different bikes – from slick road machines to mountain bikes and hybrids – the charity cyclists raised over £2 million for the British Heart Foundation.

Leaving from Clapham Common, the riders rolled through the countryside on closed roads, tackling a selection of climbs along the way – including the infamous Ditchling Beacon on the way into Brighton. Once there, they were presented with a medal, and no doubt enjoyed a drink in the sun on the pebbled beach.

The ride raises money for heart disease research and treatment, meaning the day out is rewarding in more ways that one. Here are just a few snippets from those who took part…

We’ve done it! 7 hrs and a medal to prove it. #London to Brighton pic.twitter.com/vYKS8nsA7C

— sam gallivan (@yorkieswife) June 19, 2016

I found Wally!!! #wallies #L2B pic.twitter.com/nCILiowbgo

— Hannah Townsend (@HannahT83) June 19, 2016

Here are regular fundraisers the 700 club. So named because each of them have raised over £700 each! #L2B pic.twitter.com/QYyS30qeJR

— BHF (@TheBHF) June 19, 2016

I BEAT THE BEACON!! Amazing experience and £670 raised! Thank you @LDNtoBrighton @TheBHF #l2b pic.twitter.com/4fD3uFjvzq

— Hodges (@sahodges) June 19, 2016

Completed the @TheBHF #l2b race. Praying for hearts to be healed/mended. pic.twitter.com/sDqUR9hwls

— Gladys Famoriyo (@gladysfamoriyo) June 19, 2016

@LDNtoBrighton hardest thing ive ever done!!! But me and my £20 bike did pic.twitter.com/KGF1lvC8x1

— Natalie Hunt (@nataliehunt86) June 19, 2016