DocBike announces return of Dorset charity ride out
The life-saving charity gets trauma doctors quickly to the scene of crashes
Last updated 13th Jul 2022
DocBike has announced the return of their annual charity ride out, which will take place in Dorset on Sunday 25th September 2022.
Following last year’s ride out which saw approximately 200 motorcyclists come out in support and raise £3,000 in aid of the charity, DocBike is delighted to confirm the return of their annual fundraising event, which will give motorcyclists the opportunity to take part in one of the last ride outs in Dorset this summer, before storing their bikes away for the winter months.
New routes
This year’s event will give participants two ride out routes to choose from, including a 30-mile route from The Churchill Arms in Alderholt to Henstridge Airfield, along with a new 40-mile route from West Bay Esplanade in Bridport, which also finishes at Henstridge Airfield. Refreshments will be available to purchase at both start locations from 8.30am – 10.00am, with all participants needing to sign in for the ride out by 10.00am.
The finishing point at Henstridge Airfield is once again set to be a fantastic occasion, with music, refreshments, a selection of stalls to browse and a grand raffle with some amazing prizes which have kindly been donated by local businesses in Dorset.
DocBike receives no direct funding from the Government and relies on the generosity of the public to continue their life-saving work, which puts highly trained trauma doctors or critical care paramedics on two wheels, to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads due to motorcycle collisions.
With the Dorset ride out being the charity’s only fundraising event, DocBike is hoping that anyone who registers to take part will also use the opportunity to make an additional donation or raise a minimum of £25 through sponsorship.
Dr Ian Mew, Co-Founder and Trustee of DocBike said:
“The DocBikes have become a familiar sight in Dorset and our work here is inspiring others around the UK to help keep bikers from being involved in crashes. Our volunteers give their time for free, but the equipment that we need to undertake our life-saving work is expensive. To make a real difference, we need the public’s help to raise much-needed funds for the charity, so we hope that people will show their support by registering to take part in our Dorset ride out.
“I would like to say a big personal thank you to everyone who has made this event possible and to each and every person who donates to help us save people’s lives in the community."
To take part in the Dorset ride out and support DocBike, simply register online via the charity’s website: www.DocBike.org where more information can also be found.
Registration costs ÂŁ10 per person and includes automatic entry into the grand raffle.