BIKERS! Are you tough enough to ride 1000 miles in 24 hours for the Poppy Appeal?

Welcome to the official Royal British Legion Riders Branch 1000 mile saddlesore event website. Here you can find out more information on the 2011 event, view the route maps, sign-up to the RBLR1000 newsletter

The 2010 RBLR1000 has finished! Read about participants stories on the forum

2010 Rogues Gallery

BRITISH LEGION RIDERS BRANCH

The RBLR are brought together by our enthusiasm for motorcycling, and our willingness to support the aims and charitable efforts of The Royal British Legion and the Poppy Appeal

History | Ethos

Iron Butt UK

The Iron Butt Association of America's UK arm has the aim of assisting the IBA in promoting the sport of safe Long-Distance Motorcycling right here in the UK. Successful ralliests can enter the hallowed halls of the Iron Butt Association

IBA Links: History of the IBA | Combat Fatigue | 'Save you hide' Guide

THE ROUTES

There are four routes in total, 2 northern and two southern. Start and finish is at the Squires Cafe and you can select from a either clockwise or anti-clockwise route

What are the official routes?

Can I load my Sat-Nav with them?

LATEST FORUM

2011 RBLR 1000 - Replies: 24 / Views: 893

3 word story - Replies: 38 / Views: 839

New Bike for Andrew Dalton - Replies: 49 / Views: 1904

RBLR1000 2011 Registration Form On-line - Replies: 5 / Views: 182

Letter of Participation - Replies: 2 / Views: 237

Your suggestions for the RBLR1000 2011 - Replies: 32 / Views: 1059

OFFICIAL RBLR1000 CLOTHING

We have placed the order for 2010 clothing and will be preparing to deliver them as soon as they are available.

2010 Statistics

Furthest traveled (to Squires) male - 850 miles
Furthest traveled (to Squires) female - 280 miles
Oldest Bike - 1978 BMW R80
Smallest Capacity Bike - Kawasaki Ninja 250
Youngest Rider - aged 20

Did Not Finnish (DNF)
5 x overtime
6 x mechanical
1 x fatigue
4 x tyre problems

SPONSORS

We would like to thank our corporate sponsors for all their help and assistance with the RBLRB More...

POPPY APPEAL

Read about the success of the 2009 event and how raised money has helped others