50 Mile Churches Challenge

This route is aimed at the more serious cyclists, and cycling clubs,

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and takes you through picturesque Northamptonshire villages via

quiet country lanes and old gated roads.

This is a circular route, starting from Guilsborough, and with a total

distance of 52 miles. The 50 mile Challenge route is proposed as

part of the Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust fund raising

day, and I hope that those of you that may ride this route will choose

to raise sponsorship money towards this cause. If you do not raise

sponsorship money, then I request that you make a donation of at

least £5 towards the charity. There will also be an opportunity to

make a donation at any churches that you visit where you may take

rest and refreshment.

The route

Follow the link on this page.

All of the villages through which you will pass will have churches that

are open to visit on this day. I would like to encourage you to take the

opportunity to stop and enjoy, but appreciate that Challenge riders

may have a schedule to maintain.

How to register

Please register your interest in 50 Mile Challenge with Mike Fulcher

by 6th Sept 2008 by email (see link here), or leave a message

at 01604 743154.

Please include: your name, telephone number, email address, number

of people likely to attend.

How to start on the day

The start is at Guilsborough Church.

Challenge riders should be ready to start between 10am and 11am.*

if you are going to use one, and / or make a donation for which you

will be given a receipt.

Refreshments

Many of the open churches will be serving drinks and biscuits.

Please ask if more information is required.

Please note that the standard safety advice as published for the

NHCT walk and ride applies also to the Churches Challenge ride.

There is not an enforced check in at the end of the ride, and the

organisers cannot take any responsibility for the safety of the

participants.