About the Ride & Stride

The annual Ride & Stride event is a sponsored course around the churches in Sussex. The event is fairly unique in there as no fixed route - thus it encourages people to see the wonderful churches and chapels we have in the area and to explore parts of Sussex that they may not normally see.

Ride and stride is an event that all ages can enjoy - families are welcome to take part as well as individuals.

Everyone who takes part will be raising much needed funds which assist in the repair and maintanence of our historic churches, allowing their beauty to be appreciated by future generations.

For those of a competitive nature, there are prizes avaiable for time and number of churches visited.

The Ride & Stride takes place on the Second Saturday of September each year - this year that is Saturday 13 September 2008. The event runs from 09:00 until 18:00.

Any church or chapel, if it wishes to do so, may join in, and will be listed in the Places Open List. Any rider or walker can ride or walk where they choose, and may start and finish at any church, visiting as many or as few as they like, in any participating county. Other than by bicycle the only accepted alternative is on foot, wheelchair or horse.

Created in 1982 there are now 31 County Trusts raising £1.5 million annually. Our Trust raised over £60,000 in 2006. The money raised will be shared equally between the Trust and the church or chapel nominated by each participant. In Sussex over 600 buildings will be taking part, and some of them providing refreshments.

• About the Ride & Stride.
• Before the event - Sponsored Walkers, Cyclists, Wheelchair users, Horse Riders and Registrars.
• Before the event - Resources for Parish/Local Organisers.
• Places open during the event.
• After the event - Walkers, Cyclists, Wheelchair users, Horse Riders and Registrars.
• After the event - Notes for Parish/Local Organisers.
• Full list of material published for the event.