Hundreds of motorbiking Santas will pass through Bradley Stoke on Saturday 2nd December 2023 to raise festive cheer in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
The ride to the charity’s Charlton Farm children’s hospice in Wraxall starts at Winterbourne Academy at 1pm and will pass through Bradley Stoke, Gloucester Road, Bearpit Roundabout, Bristol Hippodrome, The Triangle, Hotwells, Cumberland Basin, Long Ashton and Failand.
The Santa convoy is expected to enter the town at the southern end of Bradley Stoke Way at 1.05pm, pass the Willow Brook Centre at 1.10pm and reach the Aztec West Roundabout at 1.15pm.
Please note that all timings are approximate.
The annual Santas on a Bike fundraiser has raised thousands of pounds for CHSW over the years, while bringing smiles to the faces of people who line the various routes to watch them.
A spokesperson for the organisers of the charity ride said:
“We’re expecting dozens of Santas, riding bikes covered in festive decorations this year and we cannot wait.”
“Please spread the word, invite your friends and support your local children’s hospice – let’s make this the biggest and best year ever.”
“All bikes, trikes and quads are welcome, and the ride is fully L-plate friendly. Don’t worry if you’ve not attended a group ride before, you’ll be made very welcome. The route will be fully marshalled so you won’t get lost.”
“The ride takes place entirely on open public roads so all bikes should be road legal and all normal road rules apply.”
Lucie Perryman, area fundraiser for Children’s Hospice South West, said:
“We are really looking forward to seeing the Santas on a Bike again this year and want to say a huge thank you to the event organisers and the riders for all the work that goes into making this happen.”
“This is such a highlight in our festive calendar at Charlton Farm, the families staying love seeing all of the Santas arriving, and the money raised helps the charity to continue to provide vital care and support to local families when they need it most.”
For more information for bikers and spectators, visit Santas on a Bike, Bristol.
To make a donation, visit the Santa’s on a Bike 2023 – Bristol Ride to Charlton Farm page on JustGiving.
Corrected timings
UPDATE added 26th November 2023.
The timings given in the original version of this article, which were provided to the media by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), were incorrect; they have now been amended to align with the information shown on www.santasonabike.org.uk/bristol (as per today).
Please also note that the motorcycle riders will NOT be stopping at the Willow Brook Centre as stated by CHSW in their press release.
