Your opportunity to

‘Ride & Stride’ for Dorset ’s Historic Churches –

And your own parish

2008 is the 18^th year of the ‘Great Cycle Ride’ organised by the Dorset Historic Churches Trust. Since 1991 the event has raised over £1/2 million to assist churches and chapels of all denominations in Dorset with grants and loans for essential fabric repairs and restoration. Last year the Cycle Ride raised over £64,547, half of which was, as usual, returned immediately to participating parishes.

All ages can take part, by bicycle, on foot, in a wheelchair or on horseback.  The majority of churches will be open between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm to welcome cyclists and validate their sponsorship form. Many of the churches will offer refreshments and local information.

Sponsorship is based on the number of churches the participants plan to visit, the distance, area and timing of individual rides is entirely up to those taking part and can be as long or as short as desired. It is ideal for families, groups and individuals who can take part by bicycle, on foot, in a wheelchair or on horse back. Those unable to take part in the ride can help out by staffing their local church, so there really is apart for the local community to play.

To get in touch with your parish organiser and obtain a sponsorship form please contact your Incumbent or PCC or see your parish magazine. Alternatively the Ride’s Administrator, Mrs Anna Butler , may be contacted on 01305 260004 or e-mail: anna-butler@hotmail.co.uk

You can also download a sponsorship forms from this website and a full list of participating churches. 

Click here for The Cycle Ride Sponsor/Visit form  (front)

Click here for The Cycle Ride Sponsor/Visit form  (back)

Click here for a full list of participating churches               

Click here for The Parish Organisers' Pages