Let’s be real: Google Maps is great for finding a café, but it’s terrible for navigating a 54-mile charity ride through the Surrey Hills. You’ll end up on a bridle path that’s actually a cow pasture, or worse—on the A23, where the only traffic is angry and fast.
A dedicated London to Brighton cycle route map does the heavy lifting. It shows you the official “Off-Road” route (mostly traffic-free) versus the “Road” route (for those who enjoy a bit of adrenaline with their hills). Pro tip: the off-road version near Ditchling Beacon will make you cry, but the views are worth it.
And no, your phone battery won’t last. You’ll be taking photos of cows, your sweaty face, and that one pub you promised yourself would be your “final stop.” Paper doesn’t run out of juice.
