Prescott Bike Fest goals to interrupt £30k donation document for Blood Bikes charity

The Prescott Bike Fest returns to Gloucestershire later this month and organisers are decided that it is going to be its largest fundraiser but.

On Sunday June 25 the Prescott Bike Fest will return to lift cash for Blood Bikes. It’s organised by , the Severn Freewheelers, the area’s group who save lives by making important medical deliveries on two wheels.

There will likely be loads of incentive to go alongside, together with an enormous show of bikes, the well-known Prescott Velocity Climb, an exhibitor zone and particular company – and all whereas supporting the volunteer emergency service.

Organisers hope to surpass their earlier 2015 document of £30,119 raised for the charity’s pot this 12 months.

Gordon Downie, Severn Freewheelers’ treasurer, mentioned: “The entire favorite stuff is again and we’re excited to welcome individuals to a different bike fest – it actually is an excellent time out and the one cease store for bike lovers and their households all over the place.

“We’ve already raised over £250,000 for charity and we’re hoping to make this 12 months our document when it comes to donations. Bike Fest is a number of enjoyable however it actually is all about Blood Bikes and elevating cash for them. They’re nonetheless on the market, three hundred and sixty five days a 12 months, delivering their treasured cargo however getting busier than ever.

“We all know money is tight however even a number of quid will assist this important volunteer emergency service and we hope to spice up their coffers whereas individuals have an excellent time at our competition.”

Steve ‘Stavros’ Parrish, a former skilled bike and truck racer turned commentator and media persona, will return as a particular visitor to entertain the lots.

Rob Balls, Bikesure common supervisor, added: “We’re proud to assist this good competition that shines additional mild on the fantastic spirit throughout the biker neighborhood.

“The kindness, camaraderie and want to fundraise for good causes may be seen up and down the nation and Prescott Bike Fest brings that, and extra, to Gloucestershire.”

Admission for the occasion, being supported by Bikesure, the UK’s largest bike insurance coverage dealer, and BMW Cotswold Motorrad, is £15 prematurely or £20 on the day. It runs from 9.30am-5pm.

For extra info go to the competition’s Fb web page, webpage – the place you can even donate to Severn Wheelers on-line.