Charity, Events & Entertainment | Posted on August 29th, 2024 | return to news
Dorset festival to raise funds for DocBike
Dorset Bike Festival, which takes place on 21 September, will raise funds for a charity which helps people injured in motorcycle collisions.
A charity which puts a highly trained trauma doctor or critical care paramedic on two wheels, to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads due to motorcycle collisions, has formed a new partnership with this year’s Dorset Bike Festival which takes place on Saturday 21 September.
Last year’s event saw over 600 motorcyclists come out in support of the event, raising over £10,000 in aid of the charity. This year’s event promises to be the best yet, giving participants five ride-out routes to choose from, starting at locations in Dorset, Devon, Hampshire and Somerset, as well as a new end point.
As part of the new partnership, all routes will end at the Dorset Bike Festival, which is being held at Wooders Campsite in Bere Regis from 20–22 September. The two-day festival is set to be a fantastic occasion with live music, stalls from motorcycle dealerships, bike displays, a bar and food stalls, festival entertainers, and DocBike’s grand raffle with prizes which have kindly been donated by local businesses in Dorset.
For those looking to enjoy the facilities and music into the night, camping and glamping pitches can also be booked in advance of the event.
DocBike receives no direct funding from the Government and relies on the generosity of the public to continue its life-saving work.
DocBike is hoping that anyone who registers to take part will also use the opportunity to raise additional funds by donating when registering or by purchasing additional raffle tickets for the grand draw.
Dr Ian Mew, co-founder and trustee of DocBike said: “We are delighted to partner with The Dorset Bike Festival for this year’s charity ride out. This is our annual fundraising event for DocBike and we are excited to give bikers more choice than ever before, with five routes to choose from and the amazing end point at the festival, where everyone can come together and enjoy the array of festivities on offer.
“DocBike is dedicated to being there for anyone who needs emergency critical care, but we are just as passionate about helping bikers to avoid being involved in a crash by giving them tips and tricks to avoid being knocked off their bikes.
“The support of the local motorcycling community means so much to us. I would like to thank everyone who has made this event possible and to each and every person who donates or registers for the ride out, to help us save people’s lives in the community.”
Online registration for the ride out is now open. Registration costs £15 per person and includes festival entry, and automatic entry into the grand raffle. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for £5 each and tickets for the festival (excluding ride-out and free raffle entry) are also available to purchase via the charity’s website.
For more information about the DocBike Ride Out, The Dorset Bike Festival or to register online, visit www.docbike.org/dorset-ride-out/.
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