HUNDREDS of cyclists assembled at Watchet harbour on Sunday, May 15, to take part in the sixth annual Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Coast to Coast (C2C) cycle challenge.
Among them were former patients who had experienced the work of the air ambulance first-hand. Others cycled in memory of loved ones, as a personal challenge to show their support for the life-saving charity, or as part of one of the 25 teams taking part, the largest of which numbered 38.
The event, which is not a race, saw a total of 539 cyclists turn out – 525 took part in the gruelling 54-mile ride to West Bay in Dorset and a further 14 completed the shorter 11-mile route, which began at Drimpton and also ended at West Bay.
Last year’s C2C raised over £64,000. Prizes of bikes will be awarded to the adult, under 16 and team who raised the most in sponsorship after the closing date, August 1.
Pictured is air ambulance medical lead Dr Phil Hyde who cycled the 11-mile route with his family.