DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance have announced that their 10th annual cycle challenge will take place this September, a year later than planned.

The Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge will be held on Sunday, September 5, after COVID restrictions curtailed their original plans for a 10th consecutive cycle challenge.

Kick starting Air Ambulance Week 2021, the 55-mile challenge will start from Washford Cross Park and Ride in Watchet at 11.00am and finish in the Dorset seaside resort of West Bay. A shorter 11-mile route starts at the Royal Oak public house in Drimpton at 2.00pm and also finishes in West Bay.

The two different routes and distances are suitable for people of all ages and ability.

Bill Sivewright, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Chief Executive Officer, said: “Over the past nine years, our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge has gathered amazing support, generating over £563,000 for the charity.”

Our team are now ready for the challenge of making this year’s event the best yet.” 

Online registration opens at 10.00am on Tuesday June, 29. The charity is hoping that anyone who gains a place will use the opportunity to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship. Demand is expected to be high, with 600 places available.

For more information, visit: www.dsairambulance.org.uk.