On behalf of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival which was one of the biggest and best yet!

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday 17th May 2026

Please keep an eye out on our social media channels for infomation regarding tickets.

At Meole Brace Park and Ride in Shrewsbury, SY3 9NB.

What time does Meole Brace open? 8:00am

What time does the Ride Out leave Meole Brace? 10:30am

The Ride Out's end point and Bike4Life Festival site is Weston Park in Shifnal, TF11 8PX.

The Ride Out is pre-booking only, however you can purchase festival tickets at Weston Park on the day.

The registration fee will secure a place for you and your bike to take part in the Ride Out, and entry to the Bike4Life Festival at Weston Park. Please do not turn up to the Ride Out without a ticket as we are limited by the authorities on how many bikes can take part.

Yes. If you have a valid ticket for the Ride Out and now wish to bring a pillion rider with you and can purchase a ticket for the pillion when you register at Meole Brace.

For queries about your ticket order, please contact Midlands Air Ambulance Charity by emailing bike4life@midlandsairambulance.com or call 0800 8 40 20 40

Yes, you can purchase tickets on the day for the Festival at Weston Park. The Festival takes place 10am - 4pm.

All children aged 15 and under and go free to the Bike4Life Festival. Anyone aged 16 years and over will have to pay for a ticket.

Yes, bike, car and disabled parking will be available. Bike parking is free, whilst car parking is £5 per car. The car parking fee goes directly to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Disabled parking is available for blue badge holders only.

Motorway regulations apply, so learners are not able to take part. Riders must hold a full UK biker license. No cars or push bikes.

You can watch the start of the Ride Out at Meole Brace from 10.30am, or view from various bridges along the route on the M54. You can also see the Ride Out arriving at Weston Park from 11.30am. See the map on the homepage for further info.

Yes. Each ticket purchased covers one rider, so purchase as many tickets as you require for your group.

Yes, all dogs are allowed into our Bike4Life Festival. Dogs MUST be kept on leads at all times. Dog owners are responsible for the safety of their own dogs. We would advise those with nervous and anxious dogs to keep them away from the loud noise of the motorbikes.

The Bike4Life Festival is a family friendly event with entertainment for everyone. There is a children's zone and decommissioned helicopter pod, and there will be live biker demonstrations.

Approximately 3,500 bikes take part in the Ride Out.

Yes at both Meole Brace and Weston Park.

Meole Brace will have designated smoking / vaping areas. The Festival at Weston Park is a NO SMOKING event, but VAPES are allowed. Please stick to these areas and dispose of any litter as the charity has to clear any debris from the Park after the event.

All proceeds from Bike4Life go directly to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, so your registration fee will help to fund our lifesaving service. Further donations are welcome on the day, and you can donate online here.

You can purchase merchandise at the event or online here.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Bike4Life has a NO REFUND POLICY. Refunds will not be paid based on weather conditions, or if riders / pillions cannot make the day. Refunds will not be paid if riders do not have full bike licences. The Ride Out takes place along the M54 which is subject to motorway restrictions. It is the responsibility of the rider(s) to ensure they have the correct licences in place before purchasing tickets.

This is a charity event and ticket sales will directly support the work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Add Festival Parking - Disabled Space to your basket if you require parking in the disabled area closer to the Festival. If you have any further accessibility requirements, please email bike4life@midlandsairambulance.com

There will be various stands offering food and drink at both the start point (Meole Brace) and the Festival site at Weston Park.