The annual sponsored Ride & Stride is a major fundraiser for Cumbria’s Churches. Forms are now ready for Ride and Stride 2010 which will be held on Saturday 11th September (see below). Ride & Stride is a national event that has been running for over 25 years. with over 30 counties in England on the second Saturday each September from 10.00am – 6.00pm.  People who take part ride (on horseback or by bike) or walk round as many churches as possible, or that they wish to visit, in one day.  If you are disabled, you may use an alternative mode of transport.

You can choose your own itinerary, visiting the places that you want, because there is no set route. You can even cross the county boundary into Yorkshire, where the event also takes place. Participants are sponsored for the number of places of worship they visit in the day. Stewards can also be sponsored by the hour for welcoming riders and striders to your local church.The money raised is split between the church or chapel nominated by the participant (75%) and CTfC (25%)  to support places of worship.

Ride & Stride coincides with Heritage Open Days and is a wonderful way to visit churches which might otherwise be closed. We are looking to make 2010 a great year to Ride and Stride in Cumbria.