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| About 27,000 cyclists are taking part in Europe's largest charity bike event, from London to Brighton. | About 27,000 cyclists are taking part in Europe's largest charity bike event, from London to Brighton. |
| The annual 54-mile ride on a scenic route through Surrey and Sussex to the south coast has raised more than £46.5m for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). | The annual 54-mile ride on a scenic route through Surrey and Sussex to the south coast has raised more than £46.5m for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). |
| Cyclists set off from Clapham Common at half hourly intervals from 0600 BST to 0930 BST and began arriving on Brighton seafront from about 1100 BST. | |
| Since 1980 when the BHF became involved over 650,000 riders have taken part. | Since 1980 when the BHF became involved over 650,000 riders have taken part. |
| "The London to Brighton Bike Ride is a major fundraising event for the BHF and thanks must go to all the riders and sponsors for their support," said head of events for the BHF, Julie Sorrell. | "The London to Brighton Bike Ride is a major fundraising event for the BHF and thanks must go to all the riders and sponsors for their support," said head of events for the BHF, Julie Sorrell. |
| "The funds raised from today's ride will make a huge difference to so many people's lives by helping us continue our fight against heart disease." | "The funds raised from today's ride will make a huge difference to so many people's lives by helping us continue our fight against heart disease." |