Useful Resources

Below you will find a list of useful resources/key documents which you may find useful for our 2019 Coast to Coast Cycle challenge:

Event Documentation

Event Manual & Terms and Conditions

Sponsorship Form

British Cycling Training Plans

8 Week Sofa to 50Km Plan

Ideal for the complete cycling novice who is currently sedentary and is looking to start cycling for health, fitness, recreation, commuting or to tackle a challenge or charity ride.

12 Week Improver Training Plan

Suitable for a variety of cyclists with the common end goal of completing a 60-mile sportive or ride. To start the plan, you should be capable of riding for 90 minutes.

Latest

Clinical Update Autumn 2019

Last year, DSAA were tasked to 1,394 incidents...
Letter from the Chair - Autumn 2019

The summer months have been a busy period for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, with a significant increase in the number of patients cared for by our Critical Care Team.
View from the Cockpit

Unit Chief Pilot Mario Carretta gives us an update on the aircraft, night operations, lighting and training...
Patient Peer Support

Our first ever peer support event was held on 27th April 2019...

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're interested in taking part or have gained a place on our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge, take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions.
Volunteer at the Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

We are always looking for volunteers who can help as route marshals or as general helpers at our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge.
What's Your Reason for Taking Part?

Our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge is renowned for being an emotional and inspiring day out for everyone involved. If you've been lucky enough to gain a place, we would love to hear from you!
Event Sponsors/Becoming a Sponsor

Event Sponsors play a vital role in the success of our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge by donating their time and services.
Event Information for Spectators

For friends and family who wish to show their support to cyclists participating in our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge, take a look at car parks and pit stop locations along the route.
Event Information for Cyclists

If you've successfully entered and gained a place on our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge, you can find a variety of important information such as the official event manual, event timetable, terms and conditions on this page.
Our Top Tips for Fundraising

Take a look at some of our top tips for maximising your fundraising efforts for our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge!
Sponsorship and Online Fundraising Pages

As our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge is a fundraising event, we strongly encourage all participants to raise additional funds through sponsorship. You can download our sponsorship form or set up your own online fundraising page on our website to raise funds for the Charity.
How to Register

Online registration for our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge takes place via our website in December. Participants pay a registration fee to enter, however as this is a fundraising event, they are also strongly encouraged to raise additional funds through sponsorship.
About the Event

The Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge is Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance's only fundraising event, raising vital funds to help critically ill or injured patients.

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About Us

About us. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is a registered charity, established to provide relief from sickness and injury for the people of Dorset and Somerset, by the provision of an air ambulance. We receive no direct funding from the Government or the National Lottery and rely on the generosity of the public for support. Our operational costs are over £4 million a year and the approximate cost per mission is £3,000.
Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge
Head Office - General Enquiries
Recycle

Recycling is one of the most effortless ways to support us. You would be amazed at the amount of funds that can be raised in this way, especially as you would probably have thrown most of these items out!
Aircraft and Car

We operate 19 hours a day (7.00am – 2.00am) using two vital resources, which include our AgustaWestland 169 (AW169) helicopter and Critical Care Car.
Deployment and Delivery

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is tasked by a dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) desk, located at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust clinical hub in Exeter.
Critical Care Doctors
Staff