North West Air Ambulance Charity announces exciting new route for 2025 Base-to-Base Ride Out

Motorcycle enthusiasts across the region are gearing up for an exhilarating ride.

- By Rachel Foy Contributor

The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has unveiled a brand-new route for its much-anticipated Base-to-Base Ride Out 2025, proudly sponsored by Fletchers Solicitors.

For the first time, this year's ride will start from Blackpool airbase, reversing last year's popular route, which saw over 70 bikers travel from Barton to Blackpool and raise an incredible £13,000 for NWAA's lifesaving missions.

Dave Thompson, 57, from Stockport, has been a NWAA volunteer for 13 years, and has signed up to take part in this year's event. Dave first started riding motorcycles when he was 16, he said: "I'd encourage people to take part in the ride out to support such a wonderful charity. You know, all bikers seem to come together because we're one of the most vulnerable road users out there. If anything happens to us, we come off a lot worse than most other people.