Southern and Thameslink bicycle rules to change for charity race
The restriction is "for safety reasons, and to prevent overcrowding, due to the significant number of bikes taking part", according to the operators.Bikes will also not be allowed to travel on the network to Clapham Junction station until 10:00.
The British Heart Foundation is running transport services from Brighton to Ardingly Showground and London before the event, between 04:30 and 06:30, and afterwards from noon until 20:00 for participants that have booked a ticket.The charity says an estimated 14,000 cyclists will take part and the 2024 event raised about £1m.Rest stops along the route are at Walcountians Sports Club near Banstead, The Dog & Duck in Outwoods near Salfords, Ardingly Showground, Wivelsfield, and at Ditchling Beacon.
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