MORE than 100 motorcyclists will be taking to the roads of North Yorkshire this weekend.
Bikers are set to gather early on the morning of Saturday, June 6, in a show of solidarity on the sponsored long-distance Royal British legion 1000-mile charity run.
The RBLR1000 ride starts and finishes at Squires Cafe in South Milford, raises vital funds for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
The annual event first roared onto the scene in 2009, and usually boosts the appeal by about £25,000 each year.
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Participants do not have to be a member of the Royal British Legion, or a veteran, to take part - but they usually share an interest in supporting its aims and charitable efforts.
An army of dedicated volunteers will help the long-running event take place, from helping people to register on their arrival at the roadside cafe to serving food and drinks at the finish.
By completing a 1000 miles within 24 hours and collecting receipts from specified stops, participants will be verified as a lifelong member of the Iron Butt Association. The LBA organises the ride for the Royal British Legion's Riders Branch (RBLR) - a national branch whose members share a passion for motorcycling and a commitment to supporting the Legion’s charitable mission. .
The LBA is dedicated to safe, long-distance, endurance motorcycle riding and has more than 80,000 members world-wide. It organises various events during the year including the RBLR1000.
Participants will start checking in for the ride from 3pm on Friday when they will collect their route card.
The 1000-miles riders will then set off from 5am on Saturday morning, with the 500-miles riders leaving an hour later.
Any 1000 milers who return within 17 hours of their departure time will not have their ride verified in a bid to discourage speeding.
Organisers say the best time to finish in is between 20 and 22 hours which would ensure people take enough rest breaks and ride sensibly.
They also stress that the ride is for enjoyment, and there is no pressure to complete the ride should participants become tired or feel unsafe.
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