Ride and Stride 2025 

The Friends of Kent Churches Sponsored Ride and Stride celebrates its fortieth anniversary on Saturday 13th September 2025 this year. 

Ride and Stride Day is an opportunity to raise money for Kent’s churches and chapels by cycling or walking or being a welcomer in a church or chapel.  Money raised is shared equally between the church or chapel nominated by the participant and the Friends of Kent Churches which awards grants to Kent’s churches and chapels to help preserve them. In 2024 Kent’s Ride & Stride raised £151,018. Since it started in Kent, Ride & Stride has raised over £4.2 million.

Over the years, a number of FBC cyclists have joined the ride, and we have usually been able to open the church to visiting cyclists on the day. This year is no exception. If you would like to be involved, or can help by volunteering to welcome riders to our church, please contact Kev or Kate Martin.