Think Bike Air Ambulance Fundraising

Think Bike Air Ambulance Fundraising We Raise Awareness For Biker Safety,
While Raising Funds For The Air Ambulance !!! Also to update Our Fundraising Total and Thank Our Supporters.

We would very much like to hear your stories or experiences Please, if you or your family, or a friend have been attended by The Air Ambulance.

11/06/2026

Barry Sheene & the Yamaha TZ750: The Rebel Legend of Motorcycle Racing

Few riders in motorcycle racing history possessed the charisma, talent, and star power of Barry Sheene. More than a World Champion, Sheene became a cultural icon, transforming Grand Prix motorcycle racing into a mainstream spectacle during the 1970s and 1980s.

This iconic image captures the British legend aboard the fearsome Akai Yamaha TZ750, instantly recognizable by his famous number 7 and the unmistakable Donald Duck graphic that became synonymous with his racing career.

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By 1980, Sheene had already established himself as one of the biggest names in world motorsport. A two-time 500cc World Champion (1976 and 1977), he was known for his fearless riding style, sharp wit, and larger-than-life personality.

After a successful period with Suzuki, Sheene made headlines by switching to Yamaha for the 1980 season. Although his Grand Prix campaign proved challenging, the move produced some unforgettable moments aboard Yamaha's legendary two-stroke machinery.

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The motorcycle featured is the mighty Yamaha TZ750, a machine often described as one of the most terrifying racing motorcycles ever built.

Powered by a brutal liquid-cooled two-stroke four-cylinder engine, the TZ750 delivered explosive acceleration and incredible top-end performance.

Yamaha TZ750 Specifications

⚙️ Engine: 747cc Liquid-Cooled Inline Four Two-Stroke
⚙️ Power: Approximately 140 HP
⚙️ Weight: Around 155 kg
⚙️ Top Speed: Over 170 mph (275 km/h)
⚙️ Transmission: 6-Speed Racing Gearbox
⚙️ Chassis: Lightweight Racing Frame

With no traction control, anti-wheelie systems, or electronic rider aids, controlling the TZ750 required exceptional talent and bravery.

Fortunately, Barry Sheene possessed both.

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One of the most distinctive features of the image is Sheene's legendary helmet design. The cartoon Donald Duck graphic became one of the most recognizable symbols in motorsport, reflecting his playful personality and unique approach to racing.

While many riders focused solely on results, Sheene connected with fans in a way few racers ever have. He was outspoken, entertaining, and unapologetically himself.

That authenticity helped make him Britain's first true motorcycle racing superstar.

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Beyond the championships and victories, Barry Sheene changed the image of motorcycle racing forever.

He brought glamour.

He attracted new fans.

He inspired future generations of riders.

Even decades after his final race, his influence remains visible throughout the sport.

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Whether riding a Suzuki RG500 or unleashing the raw power of the Yamaha TZ750, Barry Sheene raced with a style and personality that made him unforgettable.

A champion.

A showman.

A racing icon.

Barry Sheene wasn't just one of the greatest riders of his era—he became one of the greatest personalities in motorsport history.

It was Great to be back at The Wonderful Winstanstow Classic Bike Show and Autojumble on Sunday 24th May 2026Glorious Su...
02/06/2026

It was Great to be back at The Wonderful Winstanstow Classic Bike Show and Autojumble on Sunday 24th May 2026

Glorious Sunshine Weather All Day 🌞

Winstanstow is a Fantastic Well Organised Show, which we always look forward to attending, and have attended every year since 2022

A Super Huge Thank You to Nicky, Kerrie and All The Marshalls and Volunteers, for all their Dedication and Hard Work to make the show such a Success.

Once again we received A Very Warm Welcome and met some Lovely People.

My Wife Linda was sadly not well enough to attend the show this year, as she was suffering from very bad vertigo, although she had been desperate to be present again, as she loves the show.

Thank you to Nicky, Kerrie and the guys for giving me a hand to erect and dismantle our gazebo.

Thank you to All The Ladies Working Tirelessly In The Kitchen, for their Wonderful cups of tea and Scrumptious Sausage Baps, They Really Were Delicious 😋

It was Great to see such an Amazing Turnout of The Biker's and their Fabulous Motorcycles, and to have a chat with some old friends, and to make new friends too.

Bikers Really Are Great 👍

It was great to have our 1962 Royal Enfield 250cc Super Five Classic Race Bike on Display, which I built last year to display to raise additional funds for The Air Ambulance, it was very well received and got lots of great comments and donations.

I would like to say,

A Super Huge Thank You To Everyone For Your Amazing Generous Donations, And For Purchasing Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Merchandise, Which Raised A Fantastic Total Of,

" £215.68 "!!!

A Super Huge Thank You Everyone for Your Brilliant Support Again, to us and The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

We Couldn't Do It Without Your Support

Very Best Wishes
Linda and Tony xx

We were Delighted to be invited to attend The Chetton Heritage Show on Sunday 17th May 2026We received A Very Warm Welco...
02/06/2026

We were Delighted to be invited to attend The Chetton Heritage Show on Sunday 17th May 2026

We received A Very Warm Welcome and met some Lovely People, who certainly didn't let the few sudden downpours dampen their spirits

There was A Great Selection of Classic, Vintage Cars, Vehicles and Stationary Engines

A Wonderful Line Up of Vintage and Classic Tractors arriving throughout the day from A Huge Tractor Run

There was also some Light Aircraft and A Helicopter landing and taking off

There were Two Fantastic Engine Startups of A World War 2 Spitfire Engine, and A Harrier Jump Jet, Both Sounding Absolutely Awesome

Many Brilliant Trade Stands

Lots of Delicious Hot Food and Drinks for everyone throughout the day

We also had Our 1962 Royal Enfield Super Five 250cc Classic Race Bike on Display, which I built and funded last year, To Raise Additional Funds For The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, and it received lots of great comments and donations

Linda and I would like to say,
A Super Huge Thank You To Everyone For Their Fabulous Generous Donations, And For Purchasing Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Merchandise, Which Raised An Fantastic Total Of,

" £279.36 "!!!

A Super Huge Thank You To Everyone For Your Amazing Support, To Us And The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

We Couldn't Do It Without Your Support

Very Best Wishes

Linda and Tony

It was Great for Linda and I to place our Classic Race Bike, and our 1989 Suzuki Super carry Van on The Helipad, alongsi...
31/05/2026

It was Great for Linda and I to place our Classic Race Bike, and our 1989 Suzuki Super carry Van on The Helipad, alongside The New Airbus H145 (D3 model) Midlands Air Ambulance Helicopter, with The Pilot and Paramedics, Crew, on Friday 8th May 2026.

I funded and built the 1962 Royal Enfield 250cc Super Five Classic Race Bike last year, to display at classic bike shows and events, to raise extra funds for The Air Ambulance.

I have given the bike a nod to My Road Racing Hero Barry Sheene.

I placed his Iconic Number 7 and Donald Duck Stickers on the faring, and a decal of Barry Sheene's Signature on the seat.

Barry Sheene's Team Mate Steve Parrish, and Seven Times World Superbike Champion Carl Foggaty, have also both very kindly hand signed their Signatures on the seat too.

The bike has received lots of donations and great comments, and has been a huge success.

The 1962 Royal Enfield Super Five 250cc model, was the first production Bike on sale at that time in the UK, with five gears.

The yellow Suzuki Supercarry Van has been in our family for 35 years, and it used to belong to my late Father in law Sidney Stanford, who sadly passed away in 2009.

I completely restored the van in 2016 and it always attracts lots of attention and great comments, and even offers to buy it at shows.

A Super Huge Thank You to Everyone who has Supported Our Fundraising over the last four years, which has enabled us to raise nearly £29,000 for The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Thank You

Very Best Wishes

Linda and Tony xx

05/05/2026

The 2-Second Rule for Motorcyclists.

The 2-second rule is a fundamental element of advanced riding, drawn from Roadcraft: The Police Rider's Handbook and reinforced through SAPAR advanced rider training.
For motorcyclists, it’s not just about keeping distance—it’s about creating time, space, and options to anticipate and deal with hazards safely.
What is the 2-Second Rule?
Maintain a minimum 2-second time gap/ following position, from the vehicle in front, in dry conditions.
Unlike a fixed distance, a time gap adjusts automatically with speed, making it far more effective.
Police Roadcraft places strong emphasis on observation, anticipation, and space. On a motorcycle, this becomes even more important because:
Braking requires balance and grip management
You rely on forward vision. Road
Hazards affect you more (diesel, gravel, potholes)
A correct time gap gives you:
Thinking time – to assess developing hazards.
Reaction time – to respond smoothly, space – to brake, steer, or avoid.
At the heart of this rule is a key Roadcraft concept:
“Always be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear on your own side of the road.”
How to Apply the Rule.
Pick a fixed reference point (signs, trees, a gateway, shadows etc)
When the vehicle ahead passes it, start counting:
“Only a fool breaks the two-second rule”
You should reach the same point after the count finishes
Advanced riders increase it based on risk, and Conditions.
Dry roads, clear view
2+ seconds
Wet roads
At least 4 seconds
Poor surfaces (diesel, gravel, mud, water, ice)
Increase significantly
Following large vehicles
Increase for visibility
The 2-second rule is a foundation skill of advanced riding.
Use it properly and you will:
Ride more smoothly
Improve hazard perception.
Advanced Riders Plan Ahead.
OAP.
(Observe, anticipate, plan.)
TUG.
(Take, Use, Give information.)

We were Delighted to be invited by The Leek United Building Society Oakengates, on Saturday 2nd May 2026Our Midlands Air...
04/05/2026

We were Delighted to be invited by The Leek United Building Society Oakengates, on Saturday 2nd May 2026

Our Midlands Air Ambulance Stand was set up outside their Oakengates Branch.

We received a Very Warm Welcome and met some Lovely People.

Linda and I would like to say,

A Super Huge Thank You to Everyone for their Fantastic Support, Generous Donations, and Purchase of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Merchandise, which raised,

A Fabulous Total of,

" £125.41 "

We also took along our 1962 Royal Enfield Super Five 250cc Classic Race Bike.

I built the bike last year to Display to Raise Additional Funds for The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, at all the Classic Motorcycle, and Classic Car Shows, which we regularly attend throughout the year.

We would like to say,

A Super Huge Thank You to Tamina, Sarah, Deb, Samantha and Katie, at The Leek United Building Society, for Very Kindly Inviting us, and for the Wonderful Welcome, and Lovely Cups of Tea and Biscuits throughout the day.

A Super Huge Thank You To Everyone For Your Amazing Support To Us And The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Thank You For Helping To Save Lives

We Couldn't Do It Without You.

Very Best Wishes

Linda and Tony xx

We Conducted Our Easter Raffle on Good Friday 3rd April, selling raffle tickets around the pubs in Wellington.First Priz...
06/04/2026

We Conducted Our Easter Raffle on Good Friday 3rd April, selling raffle tickets around the pubs in Wellington.

First Prize:
Giant Easter Bunny
Won by Mr Mark Woodbridge
(Pink Ticket) Numbers 276 to 280

Second Prize:
Easter Chocolate Hamper
Won by Mr Jim Percival
(Pink Ticket) Numbers 321 to 325

Third Prize:
Cuddly Toy Dinosaur and Easter Egg
Won by Mr Mark Dawes
(Blue Ticket) Numbers 91 to 95

Linda and I received A Very Warm Welcome and met some Lovely People Again.

We would like to say,
A Super Huge Thank You to Everyone who purchased Raffle Tickets, or made Donations.

Your Fantastic Support To Us and The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity,
Raised An Amazing Total of,

" £377.23 "

We would like to say,

A Super Huge Thank You, to our Friend Mike Collins, from The Freemasons 601 St Johns Lodge Wellington, for Generously Donating Raffle Prizes.

A Super Huge Thank You to all The Pub Landlords and Landlady's from the pubs in Wellington, for their Continued, Incredible Support Again, for permitting us to sell our raffle tickets in their pubs.

Once Again, A Super Huge Thank You To The Landlords, Landlady's, Staff and Customers at,

The C**k Hotel

The Swan Hotel

The Railway Inn

The Wickets

The Wrekin Inn

The Raven Inn

The White Lion

The Boot Micro Pub

The Pheasant Inn

The Plough Inn

The Park Inn

The Captain Webb

Special Thanks To Landlord Frank at The Raven Inn, for Very Kindly Drawing The Winning Raffle Tickets.

A Super Huge Thank You Everyone For Your Continued Support, To The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

" You Are Helping To Save Lives "!!!

We Couldn't Do It Without You.

Very Best Wishes

Linda and Tony xx

01/04/2026

🚁Then & Now: 35 Years of Saving Lives ❤️

▪️Then: In our early years, we operated a Bölkow 105, one of the UK’s first air ambulance services, flying five days a week.

▪️Now: Our fleet includes three helicopters: the H145 D3 (G-HMAA), joined in January 2025, alongside an H145 (G-RMAA) and H135 (G-HWAA).

12/01/2026

🚨 Last Day for Bike4Life 2026 Early Bird Tickets!🚨

🏍️Grab your Early Bird tickets offer 20% off standard Ride Out and Festival prices.

🚁Since 2010, Bike4Life has raised over £950,000 to fund lifesaving missions. Its our 35th anniversary this year, and Bike4Life 2026 is set to smash the £1 million milestone and be the most unforgettable yet.

Don’t miss out – secure your spot today!
🔗 https://www.bike4lifefest.com/

03/01/2026

We would like to say,

A Super Huge Thank You To
All The Landlords, Landlady's And Their Customers, For Their Amazing Generous Donations And Support To Us And The Midlands Air Ambulance, when we held,
Our Three Christmas Season Pub Collections.

We received A Very Warm Welcome, and met some Lovely People, when we called in at pubs in,
Wellington on Friday 19th December,

pubs in Shifnal, St Georges and Trench on Christmas Eve,

pubs in Newport and Oakengates on New Year's Eve.

Super Huge Thank You to,

Friday December 19th

The Hare and Hounds Oakengates

The Horseshoe Inn Ketley

The Swan Hotel Wellington

The C**k Hotel Wellington

The Railway Inn Wellington

The Wickets Wellington

The Wrekin Inn Wellington

The Raven Wellington

The White Lion Wellington

The Boot Micropub Wellington

The Pheasant Inn Wellington

The Plough Inn Wellington

The Park Inn Wellington

The Captain Webb Wellington

Christmas Eve

The White Hart Shifnal

The Wheatsheaf Shifnal

The Crown Inn Shifnal

The Plough Inn Shifnal

The Kings Yard Shifnal

The Anvil Shifnal

Jaspers Wine Bar Shifnal

St Georges Cricket Club

The Bell and Bails St Georges

The Turf Inn St Georges

The Bridge Inn Trench

New Years Eve

The Kings Head Newport

The Swan Newport

The Honeysuckle Newport

Ozzy's Wine Bar Newport

The New Inn Newport

The Royal Naval Association Club
Newport

The Pheasant Newport

The Wheatsheaf Inn Newport

The Fox Newport

The Last Inn Newport

Maddox Sports and Social Club Oakengates

The Old Fighting C**ks Oakengates

We would like to say,

A Super Huge Thank You To Everyone For Your Unbelievable Support, To Us And The Midlands Air Ambulance.

Your Amazing Generous Donations
Raised A Fantastic Total Of,

" £1,872.36 "!!!

A Super Huge Thank You To Everyone.

We Couldn't Do It Without Your Support

Very Best Wishes

Happy New Year 2026

Linda and Tony

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