Riders In The Sky (RITS) is a group of friends raising money for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance service – vital for motorcyclists up and down the country. The charity was launched after its founders lost a friend and avid biker, Lee Baker, in a motorcycle accident in 2010. RITS have so far raised over £23,000 and the annual ride out and fun-filled day is scheduled for 25th May in Glastonbury.
There’s plenty going on throughout the day, kicking off with the ride-out at 10.30am: expect lots of burning rubber and excess smoke. The last three years have seen around 2000 riders gather for a 70 mile thrash over some of Lee’s favourite roads, including Cheddar Gorge.
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Back at base, there’s an auction with some cracking prizes, ample entertainment for the entire family including live music and a cider bar, and a darts competition.
As well as a keen biker and firefighter, Lee himself was a keen charity supporter and the legacy will continue. Go to the RITS website and support a worth cause. They’re a proper bunch of lads, too…
