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Ride for cats. Ride for change.
Take on one of the UK’s most iconic cycling challenges and help raise vital funds for cats and kittens in need. Join Team Cats for the London to Brighton Cycle Ride 2026 and turn every mile into lifesaving care.
This unforgettable 55-mile journey begins at Clapham Common takes you through beautiful countryside, quiet lanes and charming towns, all capped off with the legendary one-mile climb up Ditchling Beacon before a final descent, finishing on the vibrant Brighton seafront.
Your start time will be confirmed around a month before the event, based on the cycling experience you share when you register.
Right now, more cats than ever need our help. By fundraising and riding with Team Cats, you’ll be helping to provide:
Every pound you raise, and every mile you ride, makes a real difference.
Once you leave the buzz of London behind, you’ll cycle through peaceful country lanes and picturesque towns including Mitcham, Banstead and Haywards Heath.
The highlight (and biggest test!) is Ditchling Beacon, a mile-long climb to the top of the South Downs, rewarded with breath-taking views and a real sense of achievement. From there, it’s a joyful downhill ride all the way to Brighton, where cheers, sea air and your medal awaits.
You will receive pre-event stewardship and support, support on the day for yourself as well as mechanical support for your bike, water stops along the fully signposted route and lunch as well as a medal to show completion and a photographer who will be taking pictures throughout the day which you will be able to purchase at the end of the race.
We do everything we can to be as inclusive as possible, if you have a medical condition and are unsure if this event is right for you please contact us at LSEfundraisinghub@cats.org.uk and we will do our best to support you.
If you have a question that hasn't been answered, please email LSEfundraisinghub@cats.org.uk and we'll do our best to help.
Supporting your local Cats Protection means helping vulnerable cats in your community get the care, safety and love they deserve. Your support helps keep cats fed, healthy and protected through rehoming, fostering and vital services.
By supporting your local team, you help ensure more cats can stay loved, cared for and in secure homes, even when their owners are facing difficult times.
When signing up you will be able to nominate any local Cats Protection team or centre to receive 100% of the money you raise from your cycle ride, helping the cats and kittens in your chosen area.
When you sign up to ride with Team Cats, you won’t be doing it alone. We’ll support you from the moment you register right through to the finish line in Brighton.
You’ll receive:
Whether you’re new to cycling events or a seasoned rider, we’ll be there to help you feel confident, prepared and part of the team.
Register now to ride with Team Cats and help give cats in your local area live the life they deserve. You can secure your place in the challenge by:
You'll then receive an email welcoming you to the team, followed by some fundraising resources to get you started. Please note you will have a guaranteed spot immediately after registering.
If you’ve got any queries or concerns about the event or fundraising commitment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the London South East Fundraising Hub at LSEfundraisinghub@cats.org.uk
Take part in this test of strength, grit and teamwork to help make a better life for cats
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