The Regional Coordinators | Mental Health Motorbike

Regional Coordinators

Our regional coordinator team is working across the country to make local activities more meaningful, here they are:

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Regional Coordinator Team

Our regional coordinators are making magic happen in various regions across the country.

Anthony Reynolds

Area: Wiltshire & Berkshire

Due to circumstances in my, close friends’ and relatives lives, I found myself looking into supporting men’s mental health.

After seeing Mental Health Motorbike for the first time at the NEC at the end of 2021 I booked a place on the mental health first aid course and here I am more passionate about making a difference and helping people than ever.

Now, what could be better than riding motorbikes, and at the same time being there for others (I am there for others, so hopefully others will be there for me?).

I ride what I believe to be the best motorbike in the world, a Triumph Thruxton 1200R. The experience the sound and the friends. Owning and riding a motorcycle is my life choice, I’m also lucky because my fantastic wife rides a bike as well. Hope to see you out and about, come and have a chat.

Lottie Pitman

Area: Devon & Cornwall

I’m Lottie and currently ride a Suzuki GS500.

I have always enjoyed motorbikes from a young age. I would ride as pillion, until passing my bike test in 2017, which I took on a Ducati Scrambler 800cc.

Over the years I have been on some great motorbike trips as pillion, from going out to the TT, touring France, with the furthest travelled on the bike to Croatia. One memory is the roads up to Mont Ventoux being pretty amazing.

In 2021 I rode my own bike to Wales for a few days with some great friends. This trip improved my own riding immensely, along with some great roads and laughter.

I’m looking forward to the Regional Coordinator role for Devon and Cornwall and supporting MHM. I recently completed the Mental Health First Aider course.

Janet Allsopp

Area: Lancashire

I’m Janet, locally known as ‘Lollipop’ and I ride anything with two wheels. My current everyday ride is an intruder 800.

My biking journey began as a youngster being pilly on the back of my dad in the 70s and I’ve never looked back.

My sons ride..and they began their biking lives pilly with mum.

I am thrilled to be a part of Mental Health Motorbike and wish I had learned of it sooner. I wear my MHMotorbike cap with pride and love the ethos behind it. If you see me or the logo being worn, come and say hello, have a chat..I look forward to meeting you all

Ashley Knowles

Area: Northern Ireland

I’ve been biking on and off since I was 16. I ride a Yamaha Midnight Star, and Honda Shadow, both cruisers or Arm-Chairs they’re great Therapy.

Joining MHM helps me get out to mix with biker’s and share my experience’s and allows others to open up conversation’s.

Since joining MHM, I’ve been invited to Event’s and to give short talk’s about the MHM to groups and clubs.

Martin Young

Area: Beds, Herts & Bucks

Hi, what an absolute pleasure it is to be the regional coordinator for Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. I decided to get involved with Mental Health Motorbike when I saw an advert on Instagram to train to be a Mental Health First Aider through them and things have grown from there.

Having suffered in the past with poor mental health I feel it is time for me to offer support and guidance to others; with a love of motorbikes, Mental Health Motorbike is the ideal place to be.

I work for an exam board as a Continuous Improvement Coordinator and currently ride a 2007 Yamaha R1. I have done a couple of track days and been fortunate enough to ride enduro bikes in Wales, Spain, Morocco (doing a few of the Dakar routes) and a 12-day trip over the Transkei mountains in South Africa. When not riding, I enjoy live music, theatre, painting, cooking and watching films. I am now looking forward to doing what I can to drive the charity forward.

Sammie Jo Webster

Area: Norfolk/Suffolk

Hi I’m Sammie, my day job is working as a Freelance Assistive Technology Trainer supporting people in the workplace, I stumbled across MhMb a few times over the last few years and thought that it something I would love to be involved in, roll on my own battles in the last 12 months decided that it was time to get involved especially after losing my 4 legged companion Sasha back in August this year on top of a rough few months and found myself needing to repurpose my grief into something positive.

I’m late to my biking journey and am currently on my trusty little Honda CBF125 (Hopefully not for long!), I’ve been into cars and bikes for all of my life and have attended quite a few events over Norfolk and Suffolk over the last few years on my own bike. I love my motorbike racing so will often be found milling around at Snetterton and a few BSB rounds when I can, sometimes even my camera makes an appearance for an odd photo session or two!

I am really keen to get more people talking about Mental Health and getting to combine that with my love for bikes is even better! Excited to be the regional coordinator for Norfolk and Suffolk, looking forward to meeting and chatting all things MhMb, If anyone is having an event they would like us at or just want to have a chat about supporting us in the area, please drop me a message.

Donna Mear

Area: Northumberland & Tyne and Wear

Hi, I’m Donna-Maria – better known as Bat Girl – here to save the world one bat hug at a time.

Motorbikes are part of who I am. From the very beginning, I’ve stood alongside Mental Health Motorbike (MHMb) – raising vital funds, promoting the charity, and championing its message that no biker should ever struggle alone.

I became Area Coordinator for Northumberland in 2023. When life meant I needed the charity’s support myself, I stepped back into a volunteer role – a reminder that even the strong sometimes need holding up. In 2025, I returned, before stepping up to Regional Coordinator for Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.

The Northumberland team I helped grow continues to go from strength to strength under its new Area Coordinator, and I’m proud to still be an on-the-ground biker – present at meets, rides, and events.

Now, I’m focused on growing the region, strengthening our communities, and making sure every rider knows MHMb is there – with support, understanding, and a bat hug when it’s needed most.

David Alison

Area: Southern Scotland

Hi I’m David, 62 years young, Dad, Grandad, Partner & Passionate Biker, Hiker and Lover of Life.

Been a biker since I was 18 and have travelled around 200000 miles in my biking life, having lived in Scotland, England, Netherlands, and Belgium in my former professional career in Supply Chain Management.

Since 2017 I have been a full time Coach & Therapist working with clients worldwide, and currently living in the NW of England with my partner, with plans to return to Scotland.

I am really excited to support the charity with increasing its presence and impact in Scotland. Having been through my own darkness and experienced it in my family & professional circles It is extremely fulfilling to be able to give to support to those with their own mental health challenges and watch them take steps forward.

For my pleasure I am a 16-year rider of BMWs, currently on my 3^rd GSA. I can’t wait to meet you on my travels, feel free to contact me if you want a chat.

Jeremy Hardcastle

Area: North Yorkshire

“Riders Wanted” was the sign at a motorcycle show in 2019 that set me on this journey. I duly signed up for a tour with Bike Tours for the Wounded and was one of 12 riders carrying British wounded, injured or sick veterans on a ten-day motorcycle tour on the iconic Route 66. The tour gave the Veterans time to build new friendships, share stories and reconsider the path their life might take after the tour. During that tour and two subsequent tours to Normandy, I witnessed the therapeutic and potentially life changing benefits of riding a motorcycle and being part of a supportive motorcycling group. Joining Mental Health Motorbike now gives me a chance to extend the support beyond that group of veterans and into the wider motorcycling community.

I have enjoyed a life of riding motorcycles and a career in the automotive industry, I am now ready to share my experiences and skills for the benefit of others. In this role of Regional Coordinator I look forward to working with the Mental Health Motorbike team, riding the roads of the North of England, visiting various motorcycling venues, meeting the diverse group we know as bikers, and all with the newfound purpose of creating a network of support for bikers, by bikers.

Mark Campion

Area: Greater Manchester & Cheshire

After being introduced to bikes at an early age by my older brother who owned a BSA Bantam and then a Gold Star, I started my own journey at the age of 16 on a Suzuki AP50 and although there have been times when I haven’t owned a bike, my love of all things biking has never ceased. My current bike is a Kawasaki Versus 1000 SE.

I worked for many years in the public sector looking after the psychological wellbeing of people working in high stress jobs, specialising in anxiety, stress and depression along with some post trauma work. I am a qualified mindfulness and meditation teacher and also experienced in EMDR.

Having retired in January 2023 (I can highly recommend it) I decided to complete Mental Health First Aid training through Mental Health Motorbike so I could combine my passion for motorcycles with past experience in the field of mental health to help other bikers.

I am delighted to be both part of MHM and be the regional coordinator for Greater Manchester and I look forward to meeting and chatting with you all. Drop me a message even if its just to say hi

Tim Wyles

Area: Gloucestershire

I’m Tim and in February 2026 I had the privilege of being appointed Regional Coordinator for Gloucestershire, having moved into the county from neighbouring Worcestershire where I was previously an Area Coordinators for the West Midlands region.

Mental Health Motorbike provides an invaluable service to the biking community; a community that represents a true cross-section of our society. I am convinced that it is critical therefore that we are viewed as being both approachable and available, by and for, all and it is this that drives our work in the region.

Since starting with the charity, I’ve been lucky enough to get involved with some great events and have met lots of brilliant volunteers, all keen to help the charity grow. Mental Health Motorbike really is a good, positive initiative that I am proud to be part of, and I hope to help other volunteers feel similar levels of pride, when they get involved.

I’ve been riding since 2000, and I commute year-round by bike. This means I don’t always experience the most enjoyable rides but some days particularly when the weather’s great, I actually get to enjoy going to work! My bikes sit at either end of the performance spectrum… At one end is ‘Kenton’, a Royal Enfield Himalayan (named after Kenton Cool the British mountaineer who has climbed Mount Everest (the tenuous Himalayan link!) more times than any non-Sherpa). At the other end is a Kawasaki H2 SXSE named ‘Wasabi’ (obviously because it’s Japanese, green and rather spicy). Which one would I rescue in the event of a fire? Honestly, I would flip a coin and be happy with whichever one came up.

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Justin Burns

Area: Hampshire

Hi, I’m Justin. I spent most of my career working on railway signalling, on the tools then onto Project Engineering and Project Management. I was medically retired some years ago due to my poor mental health (acute anxiety and depression), I do a lot of crafting and use being creative to keep my mind occupied.

Although I rode as a teenager, I only got into motorbikes properly about 15 years ago, life then got in the way, and I took a break, but got back into it about 3 years ago. I currently ride a Vulcan S (I like comfort!).

I found out about Mental Health Motorbike about 2 years ago, and after just a short, but amazing chat (with Anthony Reynolds) at an event, I instantly signed up for the course and became a volunteer supporting the local biking community and helping to grow our great team of volunteers.

I have now become the RC for Hampshire and look forward to meeting more great people while we are out and about.

Geoff Abraham

Area: Avon & Somerset

Hi all, my name is Geoff Abraham.

I’m a heating engineer and have run my own business for over 20 years. I’m passionate about motorbikes and have had many different types over the years. I now ride a Ducati Multistrada. I’m a keen motorcycle racing fan, passionate MotoGP watcher and attend events when possible.

I came back to biking over 20 years ago and have been heavily involved with Bristol Advanced Motorcyclists throughout that time. I was the club chairman until recently and I continue to be an active instructor for the group. It’s through this group that I met my partner.

I first heard of MHM in 2020 via my partner. She got involved with the charity in its very early stages and is now the Bristol area co-ordinator. Her passion and enthusiasm for the group proved to be contagious and she encouraged me to complete MHFA training and be more involved. I supported her by attending many local events, where it highlighted to me the need for the work the charity is providing.

Being a man of a certain age, talking about your feelings can be difficult. I know life can be tough and things don’t always go to plan. Having a place to share those feelings with a sense of belonging and compassion has personally helped me a great deal.

I’m keen to spread the word about the charity and promote the work we do in the biking community.

Adrian 'Weeble' Rigden

Area: Central Scotland

Hi I’m Weeble, a Tool Technician for Hilti. I’m a Monkey Bike fanatic and keeper of a socially inadequate sprollie (you might of met him on some of my daily doodles!).

I have been a biker for over 35 years and love the freedom and mental wellbeing they give me. A man of few words and drawer of doodles which, hopefully, allow people to open up and start a conversation. Look forward to meeting you and developing a much bigger prescence in Scotland.

Rod Warne

Area: Isle of Wight

I’m Rod and live and work on the Isle of Wight. I’m also proud to have recently been appointed as Regional Coordinator for the Island where there is a thriving biking community. My experience with mental health issues goes back to my early 20’s and I’ve been passionate about supporting others since. I took my MH first aid certificate through my work with the local authority as a risk and insurance professional.

I welcome any bikers to the Isle of Wight -we have some great summer scenery and lots of things to see and do.

It’s my Dad’s fault that I’m into bikes, he first took me to watch racing at age 10 and I’ve been a fan ever since, regularly attending BSB, Moto GP, the TT and events in Northern Ireland where I help out a rider from the IOW taking part in the Irish series.

My daily ride is an Aprilia RS660 but have a collection of 80’s two strokes, a few Ducati’s and others.

Any difference I can make through lessening suffering for others or raising awareness of mental health issues is a massive bonus for me and this charity ticks all the boxes.

Oh and I love a cuppa too.

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Trevor Ward

Area: Derbyshire

Stephen Cobb

Area: Middlesex

Hi I’m Stephen and I’ll be covering the wonderful Middlesex area

I have always been interested in motorcycling (both on and off road) since childhood as my dad encouraged me to ride trials as a youngster. It was a great way to maintain good mental health riding outside in the woods.

Although my main passion is for trials riding and motocross and grass track I really enjoy watching events such as the Isle of Mann TT and the Scottish Six Day trial. It is always great to meet new people and to share experiences – not only bike related. When I saw an advert for MHMB mental health first aid course I applied and am now pleased to be starting out as a regional coordinator for Middlesex.

I am looking forward to working with everyone and to helping wherever and whenever I can. Please come and say hello if you see me at an event, or email me to see how we can work together.

Jim Porter

Area: Leicestershire

I am honoured to have been recently appointed as the regional coordinator for Leicestershire and Rutland. I grew up in the Hinckley area and now live in Old Dalby just outside of Melton Mowbray with my husband (Lee) and two dogs (Luna & Louis). I am passionate about the area and motorcycling has been in my blood since at the age of six; on a family trip to London my grandad talked a police officer into letting me sit on their motorbike and turn on the blue lights. I still feel that excitement every time I get the bike out of the garage. I have seen the trauma and waves a suicide brings and think the charity does such amazing work to support those with mental ill health and I am committed to supporting that aim.

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Mike Denison

Area: North Wales

I’ve been riding, challenging myself and having fun on motorbikes now since 1970 and I am proud to represent Mental Health Motorbike and introduce myself Mike as your North Wales Regional Coordinator.

I have a few bikes which keeps me busy, but the two I ride most are my 2006 BMW GS1200 and my 1966 Triumph Bonneville.

I’ve mostly worked in engineering based roles, in large organisations until I started my own company in 2004 where I managed an international consultancy and executive coaching organisation focusing on leadership and operational excellence.

Now retired I can focus my skills and experience on voluntary activities helping others and giving back.

I feel fortunate to have toured extensively on motorcycles in many places around the world, let’s face it riding bikes anywhere and everywhere is the best.

I’m an advanced rider, a blood biker and I road raced motorbikes in the 80’s and 90’s winning several championships as well as competing in the Isle of Man.

Bikes as you can guess is my passion, my hobby and my life and I feel so grateful to continue this in my life along with how it has opened up communities, friendships and experiences as we share the fun of biking together. In helping and supporting each other I believe we are helping ourselves to grow and live a meaningful life.

We have an amazing team here in North Wales and I look forward to meeting and chatting with you sometime. Drop me a message even if just to say hi, or maybe to join our team, or maybe to ask for support when you need it.

It’s OK to not be OK!

Chris Statham

Area: Merseyside

In 2025, I joined Mental Health Motorbike. I made that decision because mental health became very personal to me. My wife has struggled, and so have other members of my family. There were times I felt helpless – like I didn’t know what to say or how to make things better.

That’s when I came across Mental Health Motorbike. I loved what the charity stood for, what they were doing, and how they were helping people who were struggling but maybe didn’t know where to turn.

I decided to take my Mental Health First Aid training and join the charity – not just to give something back, but to make sure I could better support my wife, my family, and anyone else who might need someone to listen.

Mental health affects so many of us, yet too many people still suffer in silence. We need to talk. We need to listen. And we need to look out for each other.

If sharing my story helps even one person realise that they’re not alone, then it’s worth it.

Let’s keep the conversation going.

Michael Ruff

Area: West Yorkshire

My name is Mike Ruff I ride a Black Harley Davidson Ultra Limited purchased in 2021; she is my therapist.

I started my journey with MHMb as a service user in 2021, raised money for the charity and then tool my MHFA in 2023 when I became the Area Coordinator initially North of Tyne, in Sept 2024 moved to Bradford where I then became Area Coordinator for West Yorkshire, and then in March 2026 I have been accepted as Regional Coordinator for West Yorkshire.

Do you want to volunteer with us?

We are always looking for reliable and dynamic volunteers to support the growth of the charity. There are two main roles these are regional coordinators (who manage a county area and a team of area volunteers). The other role requires less time and is that of an area coordinator (this is promoting our work in a more localised area and you will be responsible to a regional coordinator)

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