Tag: Blood bikes

  • I’ve been a blood biker since January, volunteering my time to support the NHS. Blood Bikes Awareness Day is a chance to celebrate the riders, controllers and fundraisers who keep this essential service moving – and to raise awareness of…

    Blood Bikes Awareness Day: Supporting the NHS, One Ride at a Time
  • My longest and most demanding Blood Bike shift yet. From motorway relays to navigating a confusing hospital site & battling heavy traffic – plus a reminder that behind each shift is a network of volunteers making it possible.

    A Day in the Life of a Blood Biker: Deliveries and Challenges
  • What started as a modest charity ride has evolved into a major community event, bringing riders, volunteers, and supporters together to deliver gifts and share goodwill. Discover more about the Star Bikers Charity runs.

    The Star Bikers Egg Run and Toy Run
  • Reflecting on my first solo shift as a Blood Bikes volunteer, emphasising the responsibility and meticulous checks required for safe riding. The day included hospital collections and deliveries across Birmingham.

    My First Solo Blood Bikes Shift
  • I completed a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) assessment course as part of my Blood Bike training. The course focused on the critical role of GMP in safely transporting blood products and medical samples. It emphasised the importance of training, quality…

    GMP Training: The Safety Behind Every Blood Bike Delivery
  • After completing my advanced riding training, it was time for my Blood Bikes practical induction, learning alongside another new volunteer. Guided by an experienced rider, we carried out vehicle safety checks before shadowing the Blood Biker on their first jobs…

    Behind the Scenes of Blood Bike Training
  • See how I got on when I undertook the riding assessment to become a Blood Bike rider. SSCBB – the closest local Blood Bike charity to me – provides a vital medical courier service to the NHS using motorcycles and…

    My Journey to Becoming a Blood Bike Rider