Dorset Drafters is a cycling group that was formed in October 2023. They started with around 30 cyclists who enjoyed social rides, including local excursions and trips to farther destinations, all while indulging in plenty of chat and enjoying coffee and cake!

When discussing our charity efforts for 2025, they felt a strong connection to the expansion of Dorset County Hospital so decided to support the Dorset County Hospital Charity's Emergency and Critical Care Appeal. To build upon our goal from 2024, we agreed to undertake a 'Moonshot' challenge. The distance to the moon is approximately 230,000 miles—so that’s the target we intend to reach in 2025.

This challenge will take place throughout the year and will involve cumulative mileage from all our members. At the same time, individual members will set their own challenges, contributing to our overall fundraising total.

They smashed the 2024 challenge, and with your support we hope to do the same with our 2025 colossal attempt!

I am a member of another cycling group as well as the Drafters. I will contribute my miles and seek sponsorship for this worthy cause. Last month, March, I managed 278 miles, an above average month for me. So Hurrah.