Most people don’t realise what happens behind the scenes in healthcare.

When hospitals urgently need blood, samples, medication, or donor milk moved between sites — especially out of hours — someone has to get it there.

Fast. Safely. Reliably.

That’s where blood bikes come in.

And chances are, you’ve seen one without even knowing what it was doing.

What Do Blood Bikes Actually Do?

At Devon Freewheelers, volunteers provide a completely free courier service to the NHS.

That means:

• Transporting blood and urgent medical supplies
• Supporting hospitals, air ambulances, and healthcare teams
• Covering evenings, nights, weekends — when other services aren’t available

Learn more about what we do here.

No drama. No fuss. Just getting the job done when it matters most.

Come Behind the Scenes at Our Open Day

• Sunday 14th June 2026
• 10am – 2pm
• Devon Freewheelers HQ, Honiton

This is a relaxed, open invitation to come and have a look around.

What’s Happening on the Day?

• HQ tours
• Meet the riders, drivers, and support team
• Live demonstrations
• Meet partner motorcycle groups
• Refreshments (including cake)

Not a Rider? You Can Still Help

You don’t need to ride a motorcycle to be part of this.

Volunteer Roles Include:

• Riders
• Drivers
• Call handlers (remote)
• Fundraisers and support roles

If you’ve got time, reliability, and want to do something genuinely useful — there’s likely a role for you.

See all volunteer roles here.

Why People Volunteer

No one is doing this for recognition.

They do it because:

• It’s meaningful
• It directly supports patient care
• It fits around real life
• It’s a strong, supportive community

There’s something powerful about knowing you’ve helped — even if you never meet the person at the other end.

Supporting Critical Services

Devon Freewheelers supports:

• Devon Air Ambulance
• Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Every run, every mile, every volunteer hour contributes to something bigger.

Thinking About Volunteering? Start Here

The easiest next step is simple:

Come to the open day — or register your interest now.

Be Part of Something That Matters

You don’t have to change the world… But you can be part of something that quietly saves lives — every single day.