Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is excited to announce the return of our highly anticipated ‘Race from the Base’ cycle challenge! This unique charity cycling event will take place at Henstridge Airfield, home to our dedicated team and life-saving helicopter, Peggy.

About the Event:

• Date: Saturday 7th September 2024
• Location: Henstridge Airfield

Choose Your Challenge:

For the second consecutive year, we are offering an ultra-cycling event with three distances to suit all abilities:

• 30km (The Circuit)
• 60km (The Cruise)
• 100km (The Climb)

All routes start and finish at Henstridge Airfield, providing a unique opportunity to see our airbase and meet our team.

Event Highlights:

• 500 Places Available: Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or looking for a fun, fitness challenge, this event is for you!
• Team Building: Perfect for businesses or groups to foster camaraderie and competition.
• Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Spectators are welcome with free entrance to cheer on participants.
• Basecamp Village: Enjoy a variety of activities, stalls, music and a BBQ to celebrate the cyclists’ achievements.
• Henstridge Airfield Clubhouse & Café: Grab refreshments such as a bite to eat or bring a picnic to enjoy the day.

Schedule:

• 100km Route: Starts at 9:30 AM
• 60km Route: Starts at 10:30 AM
• 30km Route: Starts at 11:30 AM

Registration Fees:

• Adults: £25 (30km), £35 (60km), £40 (100km)
• Under 16s: £10 (30km), £15 (60km)

Please note: The 100km route is not open to under 16s. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

How to Register:

Online registration is now open! Secure your spot and get more information at: www.dsairambulance.org.uk/race-from-the-base

Sign up for Race from the Base

Words from Our Events Officer, Alana Hardy:

We are thrilled to be holding Race from the Base again this year and excited to build on it’s previous success. Hosting a challenge event that starts and finishes at the airbase is really special, as it enables our supporters to meet some of the team and see where our life-saving crew and helicopter ‘Peggy’ are based.

We will once again have our ‘Basecamp Village’ with a variety of activities and stalls, along with music and a BBQ after the challenge has finished, so participants and their families can come together and celebrate the achievements of those taking part.

With three distances to choose from, cyclists of all abilities can take part. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the home of our life-saving team and hope that you will join us for this special event which raises vital funds for our charity.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to support Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance while enjoying a fantastic day of cycling. Register now!

For more details and to sign up, visit: www.dsairambulance.org.uk/race-from-the-base

register online for race from the base