Blood bikes boost from South Devon AC fundraisers

Blood bikes boost from South Devon AC fundraisers

Two mighty motorbikes turned heads when South Devon Athletic Club members staged a ‘takeover’ of the Torbay parkrun.

Club members helped out by taking on marshalling duties at the Saturday morning run, wearing club colours and handing out flyers to would-be runners interested in joining the go-ahead Paignton club.

The bikes belonged to riders from the South West Blood Bikes organisation, which was South Devon AC’s chairman’s charity in 2025.

Events including the RevComps-sponsored South Devon 3k Relays helped raise £500 towards the work of the charity, which provides free, out-of-hours emergency courier services to the NHS and hospices. Using motorcycles and 4x4s, they transport urgent medical supplies including blood, samples, medications, equipment and breast milk.

Club chairman James Spalding is pictured handing over the cheque.

 



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South Devon Athletic Club

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South Devon Athletic Club

South Devon Athletic Club

We are a friendly running club based in Paignton and cater for runners of all abilities and ages. Whether you want to run for fun, fitness or competition we have qualified coaches who can help you achieve your goals.

General Club Information

We meet at Clennon Valley Leisure Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are exceptions, so please contact us before arriving for the first time.

 

  • Tuesdays at 6.25pm to start at 6.30pm
Speed and endurance training
  • Thursdays at 6.35pm to start at 6.45pm
- Run 6-8 miles in groups (medium, fast)
  • Run / walk 4-5 miles - ideal for beginners or for those returning from injury' to 'If you are interested in a 4-5 mile run / walk group, please get in touch
  • Juniors (meet on Mondays between 6-8pm at Churston Ferrers Grammar School.

 

New members are always welcome... come along for a few free trial sessions!
Please note: There is currently a waiting list for Juniors but there are spaces available for U15 and U17 males and females. Please contact us via the 'CONTACT US' web form to find out more.