York Minster

Dean of York's cycle ride to support local churches

Published Friday 8th September 2006 by Steve Hemming

The Dean of York will undertake a sponsored bike ride this Saturday (Saturday 9 September) in an effort to support the region's local churches.

The ride will start from the Minster at about 10.00am, and after riding through Osbaldwick and Murton the Dean will visit Upper Helmsley before heading back to the Minster. The ride will take in some 10 churches in a loop of about 20 miles.

The Dean said "I am delighted that I have been so well supported by sponsors for the bike ride. The needs of ancient churches are great, and this is a chance for me to support them"

Further insight into life at the Minster can currently be seen in the series York Minster, which is being screened on BBC2 at 8.00pm for the next five Fridays.

Notes to the Media: The Dean will be available for further comment and photos at 9.30am on Saturday outside St Willliam's College in York.