Stagecoach Yorkshire Rider Completes 1000-Mile Motorcycle Ride for Royal British Legion
A team of 126 riders, including Stephen Kiely Bus Driver, Lee Walton, completed the RBLR 1000 Ride, a 1000-mile motorcycle ride from the UK's largest transport group, Stagecoach Yorkshire. The riders set off at 5am on a clockwise route that took them through Newcastle, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Edinburgh, Inverness, Wick, Glasgow, and Manchester. The challenge was completed within a 24-hour deadline, with 122 riders returning safely, raising over £11,000 for the Royal British Legion.
Key Takeaways:
- A total of 126 riders from Stagecoach Yorkshire participated in the RBLR 1000 Ride.
- The riders completed the 1000-mile motorcycle ride within a 24-hour deadline, with 122 riders returning safely.
- The ride took the riders through a route of Newcastle, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Edinburgh, Inverness, Wick, Glasgow, and Manchester.
- Lee Walton, the bus driver who completed the ride, is proud to be part of an elite group of people who have completed multiple long-distance motorcycle rides.
- The ride raised over £11,000 for the Royal British Legion, the UK's largest Armed Forces charity.
- The charity has 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, and a network of partners and charities.
- The charity was founded in 1921 and aims to provide support to the Armed Forces community wherever and whenever needed.
- Stagecoach Yorkshire believes in supporting the local community and has a mission to be stronger together with its employees.
Statistics:
- 126 riders participated in the RBLR 1000 Ride.
- 122 riders completed the 1000-mile ride within a 24-hour deadline.
- The ride raised over £11,000 for the Royal British Legion.
- The Royal British Legion has 180,000 members.
- The charity has 110,000 volunteers.
- The charity was founded in 1921.
Sources:
- Royal British Legion (https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/)
- Stagecoach Yorkshire (no specific online source mentioned)