Bike Ride

The Bike Ride
(see below for Bike Ride forms)

Background
Most counties in England have an annual 'Bike Ride', on the second Saturday in September, to raise money for church restoration and repair. The idea is that cyclists (and walkers) are given a list of participating churches in their area. They map out their own route to visit churches by bike or on foot, and then get friends to sponsor them for a fixed amount per church visited.

The money that is collected is divided into two. Half the monies go to the church of the cyclists choice; the other half is retained by the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust for distribution to churches in need (that apply for a grant). In the dozen or so years that the Bike Ride has been running in Surrey we have raised over £250,000.

Forms
There are several forms to help you with the Bike Ride and you can download them here:

M56 Combined article and advert for your church magazine (A5 size)

M5 A4 size poster (Word document)

C1 Sponsorship Form (pdf)

C2 List of Churches Welcoming Participants (pdf)

The Bike Ride is a fun way to spend time on a pleasant afternoon in September while at the same time supporting a worthy cause. Why not make up a group and join in this year.

If you would like any further information please contact Hamish Donaldson
the Bike Ride organiser (01428 644473).