THOUSANDS of bikers will be taking part in this year’s Essex Motorbike Run.

The popular ride is the biggest fundraising event in the Essex Air Ambulance calendar and this year’s event will take place on Sunday, September 11.

Last year saw more than 5,000 motorbikes riding the 60 miles from the Ford Dunton Technical Centre to Harwich.

They raised £38,000 for the life-saving charity which relies on donations to keep running and hope to do even better this year.

Hundreds of spectators are expected to cheer on the convoy of bikers on the Essex Police-approved route, via the A130 and A12, to Harwich and crowds will welcome the riders at the end of their journey at the Harwich Family Festival.

Before they set off, the Bolddog Freestyle Motocross (FMX) display team, stars of Britain’s Got Talent, will kickstart the event with their death-defying stunts, jumping gaps of more than 75 feet and reaching heights of 35 feet. 

Jen Wall, events manager for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust, said: “This charity ride-out is a highlight of the year for so many bikers who come from far afield to be part of this special occasion. 

“The sight of so many motorbikes riding along together is amazing to see.

“We could not organise an event like this without our volunteers and sponsors, who work so hard to help us raise vital funds to keep our helicopters flying.”

Last year’s Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run welcomed participants from across the country, and from the Continent too.

John Bouknecht, of the Café Cruisers from Breda in Holland enjoys taking part with his friends every year.

John said: “The crowd and the air ambulance charity make this event really special. 

“We have friends in Harwich and we love to come here every year.”
Pre-registration prices, before September 4, are £7 per biker and £13 for a rider and pillion. On-the-day prices are £10 per person and £15 for rider and pillion.

For more details, call 0345 2417 690 or visit Essex
AirAmbulance.uk.com.