The Cathedrals Cycle Route is a unique partnership between the Association of English Cathedrals and Cycling UK, with the support of Sustrans, the British Pilgrimage Trust and Northumbria University that links all 42 Anglican cathedrals in one 2,000-mile cycle route. Cycle Cathedral – Bike Week 2023
It was launched in 2021 with a cathedral–cathedral relay challenge taking in all 42 cathedrals, last year saw the route done in reverse and this year cathedrals are encouraged to organise smaller local cycling relays and events along the routes.
The Cathedrals Cycle Route was set up by entrepreneur and keen cyclist Shaun Cutler from Northumbria University to help us out of lockdown with opportunities for short cycle rides between cathedrals, new partnerships and fundraising for activities to support physical and mental wellbeing.
Shaun said:
“The Cathedrals Cycle Route is about connecting our historic cathedrals and enjoying the spaces between them.
“The last few years have seen a lot of change, the Cathedrals Cycle Route is a great way to rediscover and reconnect, supporting people’s mental and physical health and promoting the mission of England’s cathedrals through pilgrimage, wellbeing and heritage.”
Each cathedral has been encouraged to appoint a dedicated cycle champion to improve the cycle-readiness of its building, ensure a warm welcome for visiting cyclists and increase the number that currently arrive on two wheels.Like Maurice Manktelow, Bradford Cathedral’s Cycle Champion, who said: “However our visitors come to our cathedral this year, we look forward to welcoming them and if they come on […]
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