Every night, expert motorcyclists with the word “BLOOD” written on their reflective jackets speed from hospital to hospital in the United Kingdom to pick up and deliver emergency medical supplies. By day they are electricians, lawyers, priests, and pilots, but by night they are the Blood Bikers. More than 1,500 volunteers provide coast-to-coast coverage, carrying everything from blood, platelets, and plasma to breast milk, vaccines, and surgical equipment.
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27 Comments
I don't understand why won't they use blue lights on urgent calls
tried to start a motorcycle medic program in nyc years ago. harley davidson was even willing to donate the bikes.But the dummies at EMS refused the offer. so much for saving lives.
Nice job – thanks
who works for nothing? I think these guys just have the security guard syndrome, they are pretending to be cops, the government takes enough of our tax money to pay for a proper full time courier service for medical items.
Great volunteers!
Thank you
Am I the only one who expected to see some blue lights? 🚔
Us Bikers are amazing people. We do so much for charity, which is never recognised.
Much respect
They are mysterious they come in, deliver them go without a trace
I am full of admiration for these people . I see them going on the M4 in the rain and cold , and all for no wages , when they could make money as dispatch riders . they are amazing
0h Wow Bor No Code 3 Lights & Siren? 🚨🚨🔊
Hello I am a teacher from Bradford. I am creating an educational video for young people teaching them about the importance of our amazing emergency services and why they must be respected. Please could I use some of this footage with crediting of course?
Why don't they pay drivers that's so cheap of them
Is one of the narrators the actor for captain John price from the call of duty modern warfare games?
I started Bloodbiking during lockdown, passed my advanced test and have now been doing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You will not meet a more dedicated and passionate group of people, I'm very proud to be a small part of helping out, especially in these tougher times. Ride safe all, last night here in the UK was scary conditions 👍
I was a paramedic for over 14 years before I moved to Australia. would love to do something like this here in Australia
Such a brilliant idea thank you for your service to your communities .
Well done and thank you.
A very worthwhile cause for these bikers, they should get at least some type compensation, even if they got something back on petrol, very best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.
Can I ask how the platelets are kept at 20/24 degrees when travelling on the bike, is there are heater in the isolated box.
Well done girls & boys, so proud!
Real life hero's
In the US, there is inter-hospital transportation units that handles organs & blood transfers. Sometimes they are delivered via ambulances.
To any blood bikers in the room, thank you for your service.
All very noble, but what's the point if the have to obey the speed limits and can't use blue lights at all times? 🤷♂️
I’ve been doing this ever since my region started up a group and now I can take my love of riding motorcycles and hopefully now make a difference doing it.