Stagecoach Yorkshire Rider Completes 1000-Mile Motorcycle Ride for Royal British Legion

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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)