You can register online, either as a church or an individual by following the links on this page. You can download a sponsorship form below. When registration opens you will receive news and updates as you prepare for the event. Alternatively, you can collect paperwork from your local place of worship from mid-July.
TELL US YOUR STORY AND FUNDRAISE
If you would like to help us spread the word about this fantastic event you can download posters and flyers to print and distribute.
There are several ways to fundraise on the day. If you would like to raise sponsorship we encourage you to use JustGiving (the 2026 link will be updated shortly). It is easy to use and allows you to let your friends and family know that you are taking part in the event and they can pay The Norfolk Churches Trust directly. If you would rather collect sponsorship directly and send money in, you can download a sponsorship form with the required payslip here.
If you would prefer to give a donation for the Bike Ride you can either donate to us directly or use the other methods that we offer.
List of churches. You can download a list of churches in the county here. Please note this list is a guide only, not all churches are included and some of the churches on the list may not be open on the day, but whether open or not they still count in your total of churches visited – why not take a photo outside?
Some churches will have events taking place on the day, click here to see what is happening near you.
Sponsorship form – Everything you need to take part, get people to sponsor you, track your visits to churches and collect your sponsorship money can be found on this easy to use Bike Ride Sponsorship Form. To print double sided, select ‘flip pages on the short edge.’
Our Risk Assessment policy is currently being updated.
You may also find the personal safety information on this website helpful.
You can bike, walk or drive and every year we see increasing numbers of interesting modes of transport – vintage cars, tandems, pony and trap, boats and canoes. Anything goes! When planning your route you might like to look at our list of open churches, Simon Knott’s Norfolk Churches site and the Diocese of Norwich website Exploring Norfolk Churches.
Did you know that we have an annual Photography Competition? You might win £50 and see your entry published in the EDP.
You could also be in the running for The Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate for the most money raised or your name be entered on to the Wall of Fame for the most churches visited.
Don’t forget that this year we are again awarding £1,000 for the most improved church i.e. the church that has raised the most money compared to last year.
For details of all of the our competitions click here.
Staying Safe
Please read and follow the Highway Code’s rules for cyclists and ensure your bicycle is roadworthy by checking everything, particularly the brakes. Please ride with care and consideration at all times, remembering that at junctions it may be safer to dismount and walk your bike across the road.
Please ride in single file and not in large groups and wear high visibility clothing and a cycle helmet. We ask that children are accompanied by a responsible adult.
