Over 400 motorcyclists from across the UK took part, either riding the 35-mile route from West Bay Esplanade in Bridport or the 30-mile route from The Churchill Arms in Alderholt to the finishing point at Henstridge Airfield on the Dorset/Somerset border.

Riding conditions were perfect. Dorset riders Dr Ian Mew and Critical Care paramedic Mark Williams lead separate convoys, followed by paramedic Rob Walker who volunteers as a public engagement rider for the charity.

At the end of the ride, motorcyclists received a warm welcome from crowds at Henstridge Airfield, where there were stalls, a raffle and live music from The Hardcore Troubadours.

The fun-filled event also provided DocBike and the crew from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance with the opportunity to engage with motorcyclists to raise awareness of their life-saving work and how bikers can up-skill their ride, along with sharing how to keep other injured motorcyclists alive until the emergency services arrive by attending a free BikerDown course.

Dr Ian Mew, co-founder and trustee of DocBike said: “Whilst this event helps to raise much-needed funds for the charity, the support for what we do from the motorcycling community and beyond means so much more. Motorcyclists are statistically the most vulnerable road users, being 56 times more likely to be killed per mile travelled than when in a car.

“The work of the charity to reduce motorcycle collisions whilst being able to provide life-saving critical care to anyone who needs it (not just motorcyclists), forms the cornerstones of our work and we are immensely grateful to every person and organisation across the county for their unwavering support.”

DocBike would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part, to all the businesses who donated raffle prizes; to Bridport Town Council, The Churchill Arms in Alderholt and Henstridge Airfield owner Geoff Jarvis, for hosting the start and finish points of the event, and to our colleagues at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

Photographs and videos that were taken on the day can be viewed and downloaded by visiting: https://photos.app.goo.gl/7ZuhRuNCxtjiuU2C7


More info on the charity can be found at: www.DocBike.org