The good,
the bad &
the muddy…
share your chapter of the story.
The Cathedrals Cycle Route is a journey shaped by the people who ride it. Every cyclist has their own motivation, experiences and adventures and, as they travel, they add a chapter to something bigger.
Below you'll meet some members of the Cathedrals Cycle Route community and read the unfiltered truth from riders who've been there: the sublime climbs, the wrong turns, the unexpected kindnesses, the personal discoveries and yes, the mud. The only thing missing is you: when you're ready, join the community on our Facebook and Strava pages to add your voice and make sure your story becomes part of the route.
“When travelling, the world seems full of good people…”
- CCR Finishers
Travellers’ Tales
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Cathedrals, music and miles: Roger Boulton's story of life in a full circle
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Katy Cooper takes on the whole route - and that's just for starters.
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Forty Two Cathedrals. With a cello. On a bike. Kenneth Wilson tells all.
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JJ’s Journey: A 2,000-Mile musical Pilgrimage That Changed More Than the Miles
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![A group of cyclists holding a banner that reads 'Cathedrals Cycle Route' standing in front of a large, historic cathedral with stained glass windows and an arched entrance.]()
The first two thousand miles: how we did it (and what we learned)
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Charles Goode: Two Wheels, Twenty Cathedrals and absolutely excellent scones
Great rides think alike!
If the Cathedrals Cycle Route has given you a taste for riding with history and purpose, you may enjoy meeting more like-minded travellers on the Queen Eleanor Cycle Ride, which takes you on one of England's most historically resonant journeys: the 200-mile funeral route of Queen Eleanor of Castile, from Lincolnshire to London. It traces the path her cortège took in 1290 and connects the twelve memorial crosses that King Edward I erected in her memory along the way. A fascinating piece of history to ride through, and well worth exploring.
There are regular, organised fundraising events along the route, raising money for people leaving homelessness behind in London - check their website for what's coming up.
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Derek Megginson is set to complete the challenge this month - and makes a big difference to a vital charity.
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Two women have finished a "nutty" two-year pilgrimage to every cathedral in England, which started and ended in their home county of North Yorkshire.
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Cellist Kenneth Wilson tackled all 42 cathedrals in seven weeks - with a cello.
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The third national Cathedrals Cycle Relay was launched at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday 24th May 2025, as twenty-five cyclists set off on the twenty-mile journey to Wakefield Cathedral via Dewsbury Minste
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Music to our ears: welcoming cyclists as part of the 2025 Cycle Route Challenge
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How Hereford Cathedral gave a warm welcome to Cathedrals Cycle Route challenge riders
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How it all began.
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All-female cycle group the Durham Redstarts puts the Cathedrals Cycle Route to the test.
Cathedals Cycle Route in the news
Coming soon: your name in lights
(well, almost)
Finish the Cathedrals Cycle Route and you'll earn more than a medal. You'll earn a permanent place on our Wall of Finishers, right here on this page: a proud record of everyone who has completed the full two thousand miles.
Watch this space.
