Today's idea - The Finishing line: London to Brighton Bike Ride

If you haven't seen or heard the stream of cyclists rushing into Brighton today, head to Madeira drive to catch the culmination of the London to Brighton bike ride. Essentially the Marathon on bikes (and in another direction), 27,000 people will be streaming into the city on two wheeled contraptions in today's yearly 56 mile mission from London to Brighton, all in aid of the British Heart Foundation.

The route sees enthusiasts assemble in the depths of London in the early hours of the morning, disperse into thick crowds of cyclists, finally spreading out as the route takes them nearer the coasts towards the tiring Devil's Dyke. It's lovely to watch everyone streaming down Lewes Road, towards the Pier and diving round to the finish line in front of the sea (and there's always some interesting costumes on bikes; remembering the arrival of