The Boundary 500 Club Santa Ride, one of the largest motorcycle charity events in the UK, is set to return on Saturday 18 November 2023.
Hundreds of Santa-clad bikers will take to the streets of Teesside to raise money for Zoë’s Baby Hospice.
The ride starts at Thornaby Town Centre and ends at Kirkleatham Walled Garden, with a route that takes in Middlesbrough and Stockton. Riders will stop at various checkpoints along the way to collect donations from the public.
The event is open to all motorcycles, regardless of make or model. All riders must be dressed as Santa Claus, and their bikes must be decorated in festive attire.
The Boundary 500 Club Santa Ride has raised over £840,000 for charities since it was first held in 2006. Organisers are hoping to raise even more money this year to support the vital work of Zoë’s Baby Hospice.
Where to see the riders
The route starts at Thornaby Town Centre and finishes at Kirkleatham Walled Garden.
The below times are approximate, so please allow at least 15 minutes before the allotted time so you do not miss the procession.
| Location | Place | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leave Thornaby New Town Centre | 11:30am |
| 2 | Thornaby Road passing over A66 | 11:38am |
| 3 | St John’s Crossing, Stockton | 11:42am |
| 4 | Riverside Road, Church Road Traffic Lights | 11:44am |
| 5 | Stockton High Street | 11:46am |
| 6 | St John’s Crossing | 11:49am |
| 7 | Wilderness Road, A66 Roundabout | 11:55am |
| 8 | Newport Road roundabout | 11:58am |
| 9 | Ayresome Street | 12:00pm |
| 10 | Linthorpe Road, Borough Road | 12:03pm |
| 11 | Albert Road, Corporation Road | 12:05pm |
| 12 | Corporation Road, A66 interchange | 12:07pm |
| 13 | Trunk Road | 12:10pm |
| 14 | Trunk Road, Cargo Fleet Lane | 12:13pm |
| 15 | Trunk Road, Normanby Road | 12:16pm |
| 16 | Trunk Road, Birchington Avenue Roundabout | 12:19pm |
| 17 | Trunk Road, Kirkleatham Lane | 12:25pm |
| 18 | Majuba Car Park | 12:27pm |
| 19 | Redcar Esplanade | 12:28pm |
| 20 | Redcar High Street | 12:31pm |
| 21 | Kirkleatham Lane, A174 Roundabout | 12:36pm |
| 22 | Walled Garden Car Park, Kirkleatham | 12:40pm |
About Zoë’s Baby Hospice
Zoë’s Baby Hospice is a charity that provides palliative and respite care to babies and toddlers with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. The hospice is located in Middlesbrough and serves families from across the North East of England.
Zoë’s Baby Hospice provides a range of services to families, including:
- Respite care: This gives parents a break from caring for their child, so they can rest and recharge.
- Palliative care: This provides support and care to children who are terminally ill.
- Bereavement support: This helps families to cope with the loss of their child.
Zoë’s Baby Hospice relies on donations from the public to operate. The Boundary 500 Club Santa Ride is a great way to support this vital charity and make a difference to the lives of babies and toddlers with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.