THE British Heart Foundation has launched a competition encouraging businesses to saddle up and be in with the chance of winning VIP tickets at the charity’s legendary London to Brighton bike ride.

Any business registering a team of at least five people to this year’s London to Brighton ride before April 1 will be entered into a prize draw. The winning team will win VIP tickets, with access to the VIP marquee, food and refreshments at both the start and finish line.

The winning company will also be able to start the ride at any time and be able to show off their golden wrist bands and rider numbers on the day.

The iconic event will see around 15,000 cyclists of all abilities get on their bikes on June 17 to ride the 54-mile course from Clapham Common through the Sussex and Surrey countryside to Brighton seafront.

To register a team, visit bhf.org.uk.