DocBike’s annual motorcycle ride out on Saturday 21st September was a huge success, raising more than £8,000 for the life-saving charity. DocBike Regional Leads guided convoys from various starting points in Dorset, Devon, Hampshire and Somerset, all converging on the Dorset Bike Festival in Bere Regis.
More than 600 attendees turned out at the festival to enjoy an array of motorcycle displays, stalls from local dealerships, delicious food and live music. The day’s highlights included the grand raffle, with prizes donated by local businesses in Dorset.
The event also offered DocBike volunteers the chance to talk to motorcyclists, raising awareness of the charity’s work and the importance of upskilling riders. They promoted the free BikerDown course, which teaches bikers how to keep injured motorcyclists alive until emergency services arrive.
Brett Callaghan, Regional Lead for Somerset and Avon, and Deputy National Director of DocBike, said: ‘This was the first time that we held the end point of our ride out at the Dorset Bike Festival and it was such a success. The DocBike charity receives no funding from the government and relies on the generosity of the public to continue our life-saving work, so we are thrilled to have raised such a fantastic amount.
‘Leading the Devon, Somerset, and Avon ride into the Dorset Bike Festival was an amazing feeling. The atmosphere was incredible.’
DocBike expressed their gratitude to everyone who supported the event.
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