The Staffordshire arm of the DocBike charity is a true example of a community pulling together to help protect motorcyclists and their families from future tragedies. Dedicated to Luke Van de Sande, this is his story:

Life is perfect! Dream job, beautiful wife, family you love and adore, and them you.

You've arranged to meet your mates for a ride out on your motorbikes. You check your bike, put all your protective clothing and your helmet on and off you ride. The lads are waiting; you have your intercoms on to warn each other of road conditions and dangers.

You are a competent, experienced rider having ridden all types, styles and sizes of bike. You take part in track days and are trained to a blue light standard. All of you stick to the road speed limit, then speed up when you reach a national speed limit sign; over the brow of the hill you go, shouting 'wahoo!!' THE END.

Luke had misjudged the bend and crashed through a fence, hitting a tree and died instantly. The pain and devastation felt by Luke's family, friends and colleagues is unimaginable. To try and prevent others experiencing this pain, the family rallied with the local community to raise money to put a DocBike in Staffordshire in his name. On 21st March 2020, this became a reality.

How Can You Help?

DocBike Staffordshire is led by Lukes mum Carol. The enthusiasm and backing of family, friends, colleagues and the local motorcycle community makes this region a real success.

Everyone involved with the charity is a volunteer. We receive no direct funding from the Government and rely on your generosity to continue our life-saving work. Every donation or penny raised will make a huge difference and enable us to be there for fallen bikers in Staffordshire when they need us the most.

For more information about DocBike Staffordshire, visit our website or email: staffordshire@docbike.org.

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