By Nelson Rodriguez
A team from Christ Church, Upper Armley has embarked on an inspiring challenge: cycling the 127 miles from Liverpool to Leeds, with one clear goal in mind – to ride for their community.
The journey began last Friday morning, with five cyclists determined to face the road ahead.
Across three days of cycling, they braved the pouring rain on Saturday, and by Sunday morning they arrived just in time for church, tired but deeply fulfilled.
The Rev Phil Arnold said: “Riding along the canal was a wonderful way to enjoy the variety of towns and cities.
“It was tough in the rain, but worth it: we raised around £6,000 for the Armley Good Neighbours Project, which aims to turn Christ Church into a real community hub.”
Team member and keen cyclist Ruth Sarsfield agreed. She said: “It was an amazing experience to do it together. A really special way of supporting the church and our community.”
Beyond the physical effort and the adventure of the Liverpool–Leeds route, the aim was to raise funds to strengthen Christ Church as an open, active and welcoming community space. Every mile was pedalled with dedication and love for the Armley community, the true driving force behind the challenge.
This journey was not just about miles and endurance, but about community and hope. With every pedal stroke, the cyclists carried the heart of Armley with them, proving that when we ride with love, neighbourhood dreams can truly move forward.
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