🚴♂️ LONDON TO BRIGHTON CHARITY RIDE FOR MIND 2025🚴♂️
Join me on this epic 54-mile journey from London to Brighton, all in support of Mind – the mental health charity. This wasn’t just any ride – it included the legendary Ditchling Beacon climb that every cyclist fears and respects!
🎯 What’s in this video:
Full London to Brighton route documentation
Tackling the infamous Ditchling Beacon climb
Raising money for Mind mental health charity
Epic Insta360 Go 3S drop (and miraculous survival!)
Real cycling challenges and triumphs
Chapters
00:00 The Starting Line
01:11 Camera Drop!
02:20 London to M25
03:39 Lots of Support
04:15 20 miles and a break
05:17 30 miles – another stop
06:29 40 miles – Our final stop
07:23 Ditchling Beacon Climb
08:58 Made it! And great views
09:32 Descent into Brighton
09:57 Finishing Line – we did it!
💙 About Mind Charity:
Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Every mile I pedaled helps fund their incredible work supporting mental health across the UK.
If you’d like to donate you can do that here – https://www.justgiving.com/page/james-chadwick-1723390791586
📊 Ride Stats:
Distance: 54 miles
Charity: Mind
Key Challenge: Ditchling Beacon climb
Equipment survival rate: 100% (despite the drop!)
Equipment Used
Insta360 Go3S (this one got dropped and survived!)
Insta360 X4
DJI Action 4
Insta360 Remote Control
DJI Remote Control
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💬 Let me know in the comments: Have you ever done the London to Brighton ride? How did you find Ditchling Beacon?
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Have you done the London to Brighton Charity Ride? Were you there in 2025?