Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is delighted to announce the return of its ‘Race from the Base’ cycle challenge, which will be held at Henstridge Airfield on Saturday 7th September 2024.
For the second year running, the event is an ultra-cycling challenge with three different distances to choose from: 30km (The Circuit), 60km (The Cruise) and 100km (The Climb). All routes will start and finish at the airfield, which is the home of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance team.
With a total of 500 places available, you can take part as a serious cyclist, or simply use it to have fun and exercise on what will hopefully be a beautiful day in September. Businesses or groups might like to use Race from the Base as an opportunity for team building, or in-house competitions with friends and colleagues; it really is an event that is open to all.
The event will begin at 9.30am for those undertaking the 100km route, followed by a 10.30am start for the 60km route and an 11.30am start for those completing the 30km route.
Entrance is free for members of the public who wish to come along and show their support to those taking part. Henstridge Airfield Cafe will be open where food and drink will be available, or you can bring along a picnic and sit and soak up the atmosphere.
Alana Hardy, Events Officer at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance said:
“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.”
Entrance fees for participants are Adults: £25 (30km), £35 (60km), £40 (100km); Under 16’s: £10 (30km), £15 (60km).
Please note, the 100km distance is not open to Under 16’s. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Online registration is now open. For more information and to register, visit: www.dsairambulance.org.uk/race-from-the-base