RUN TO THE WALL 08

[Guest akey]

Not sure how many will be interested in this but I am passing it on. I am hoping to take the Northwood riders to the event.

http://www.rttw.co.uk/index.html

[Korben]

Looks good that mate. I guess it's not just Harley riders, and anyone can come along?

[Guest]

Anyone welcome. We've just checked the site and there are over 400 bikes registered at the moment. I'll be there and if anyone needs accomodation, they're more than welcome to stop here.

[Guest]

I'm game ....

yes please for room for a small one Willow ? tent/corner/dustbin/campervan anywhere lol

[MRM]

I'm game ....

yes please for room for a small one Willow ? tent/corner/dustbin/campervan anywhere lol

 

YEA WILL BE THERE SENT ME FORM OFF..........

[cruz]

Will be at Oldbury British Legion for the Remberance Parade there.

[MRM]

Will be at Oldbury British Legion for the Remberance Parade there.

 

CRUZ M8 the date for this ride is 11th October..............

The first RTTW UK event will be taking place at the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum on Saturday 11th October 2008 and raising funds for the upkeep of the memorial. It is hoped that you can join us in remembering those that can no longer ride by our side.

[medtec]

i wish looks like a fantastic and great idea dont think ill get wekend off though so will have to do something local Akey i expect lots of photos

[Guest]

got me ticket today ...... lots of mention of harleys on it lol ..... anyone seen a mod kit to change a zzr to a hog ?

found one

http://www.germes-online.com/direct/dbimage/50232494/Angle_Grinder.jpg

http://evergreen-rentals.com/images/sledgehammer.jpg

and lots of http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/pics/Turtlewaxchromepolish.jpg

[MRM]

HOT OF THEIR PRESS................

UPDATE OF THOSE TAKING PART TO DATE...... COME ON PEEPS :poke:THIS SHOULD BE MEGA...ANY TYPE OF BIKE CAN ATTEND.....

The Nene Valley web master who is running the mailbox for applications sent this last night. He only got back from Faaker See late Tuesday night and has been processing apps ever since, as well as holding down a full time job.

Here's the latest , fully up to date, with everything received up to and including today

1066mcc Birmingham - 2

Aire Valley - 52

Birmingham - 37

Blue Knights (England VI) - 1

Bridgewater - 7

Chelsea and Fulham - 2

Clyde - 2

Deva Legion - 39

Dunedin - 19

Essex - 31

Geordie - 44

Great Western - 2

Hatters - 37

HDRCGB - 8

Invicta - 31

Meridian - 11

Nene Valley - 142

New Forest - 37

None noted on form - 41

Oxford - 12

Peak Riders - 1

Rutland - 24

SCUK - 1

Sherwood - 60

Spirit of Chapel Ash - 5

St Ledger - 15

Surrey Chapter - 14

Tamar Valley Harley - 2

Thames Valley - 3

VSOC Scrumpie member - 1

Wind & Fire - 1

Wolfruna - 1

TOTAL 685

I make that 26 Chapters represented so far along with members from other bike clubs - get your flags ready.

This is unbelievable, I better order more pins. The word is that we may even break the 1000. Contact has been made with MCN, BSH and 100% biker and some of them already knew about the event. It has even got down to the Ministry of Defence.

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVEYBODY

Martin aka SO BAD

Director

Nene Valley

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DONT FORGET OPEN TO NONE HARLEY BIKES...........

[MRM]

Someone asked me why............. different question same answer....

PLEASE WEAR A POPPY"

Please wear a poppy," the lady said

And held one forth, but I shook my head.

Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there,

And her face was old and lined with care;

But beneath the scars the years had made

There remained a smile that refused to fade.

A boy came whistling down the street,

Bouncing along on care-free feet.

His smile was full of joy and fun,

"Lady," said he, "may I have one?"

When she'd pinned it on he turned to say,

"Why do we wear a poppy today?"

The lady smiled in her wistful way

And answered, "This is Remembrance Day,

And the poppy there is the symbol for

The gallant men who died in war.

And because they did, you and I are free -

That's why we wear a poppy, you see."

"I had a boy about your size,

With golden hair and big blue eyes.

He loved to play and jump and shout,

Free as a bird he would race about.

As the years went by he learned and grew

and became a man - as you will, too."

"He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile,

But he'd seemed with us such a little while

When war broke out and he went away.

I still remember his face that day

When he smiled at me and said, Goodbye,

I'll be back soon, Mom, so please don't cry."

"But the war went on and he had to stay,

And all I could do was wait and pray.

His letters told of the awful fight,

(I can see it still in my dreams at night),

With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire,

And the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire."

"Till at last, at last, the war was won -

And that's why we wear a poppy son."

The small boy turned as if to go,

Then said, "Thanks, lady, I'm glad to know.

That sure did sound like an awful fight,

But your son - did he come back all right?"

A tear rolled down each faded check;

She shook her head, but didn't speak.

I slunk away in a sort of shame,

And if you were me you'd have done the same;

For our thanks, in giving, if oft delayed,

Thought our freedom was bought - and thousands paid!

And so when we see a poppy worn,

Let us reflect on the burden borne,

By those who gave their very all

When asked to answer their country's call

That we at home in peace might live.

Then wear a poppy! Remember - and give!

by Don Crawford

SEE YOU AT THE WALL.....got my ticket today..........

[Guest]

this always gets me

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved, and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

— John McCrae

Will be there

[Guest]

will definatly be joining this ride, with as many people as I can muster!

[cruz]

I have visited The National Memorial Arboretum on two occasions now last year for the NIVA service and again this year for the Royal British Legion Riders Branch Memorial Ride.

A very moving place to visit and humbling.

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Lest we forget

[MRM]

I have visited The National Memorial Arboretum on two occasions now last year for the NIVA service and again this year for the Royal British Legion Riders Branch Memorial Ride.

A very moving place to visit and humbling.

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Lest we forget

 

RTTW Udate #1 from Martin Dickinson RTTW Organiser

First I must thank you for participating in this event, the first of its kind in the UK. The response has been greater than I could have imagined. At the moment we are looking at approx 800 bikes making the ride from Tamworth to the Arboretum. I wouldn’t even like to second guess the numbers if the weather is fine.

When I first proposed this event I was hoping that we would be able to get 200 bikes involved from the HOG UK Chapters, and unite our Club as one. This number was far exceeded very quickly and I took the decision, after consultation to open the event up to all motorcyclists. Through the hard work and support of a dedicated but small team of HOG UK members we have manage to create an event which is receiving coverage and support from across the UK and as I understand it, Europe and the US.

Although we will never reach the size of the US event, it has been moving reading mails from people that no longer ride through injury, or wish they could ride but are unable to for various reasons. These people made sacrifices so that we are able to ride today in a free world. Some of these people will be at the service at the Arboretum just to take in the atmosphere and pay their respects to fallen colleagues. Although they do not ride I am sure we will welcome them with open arms.

As with every ‘first’ you like to think you have covered all the bases. The team have put in an awful lot of effort to make this event run as smooth as possible, but with the numbers attending there may be some logistic issues. All I ask is that you bear with us, and enter into the spirit the event is trying to create.

You will also receive a handout on the day when collecting your pin with the timetable of events, route to the Arboretum and any other important information.

Once again thank you all for your attendance and support and hopefully we will be here again next year, bigger and better. Although I cannot thank you all personally I will do my best on the day to get round to as many of you as possible.

Martin Dickinson

RTTW Organiser

[cruz]

I will now be at this (had time/agenda of meeting changed) along with at least 5 RBLR Members and I believe the entire Branch Committee.

We will be the ones with Poppys on the bikes.

Lest We Forget

[MRM]

I will now be at this (had time/agenda of meeting changed) along with at least 5 RBLR Members and I believe the entire Branch Committee.

We will be the ones with Poppys on the bikes.

Lest We Forget

 

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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR US M8..........http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n139/MRM_06/TOONS/1066flag.jpg

[MRM]

Just received a text. We have hit 1000+

HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM ORGANISER...............

[MRM]

Collection Point

Due to the phenomenal response to this event, they have decided to have collection points for pins, according to surname. The will also be handing their information sheets containing details of the day's events. Therefore at Tamworth Services, please come to the desk in the Registration Area allocated to the first letter of your surname and you will be marked off our master list and given your pins, bars and information sheet. If you have been booked as part of a group then the person making the booking has been made aware to collect on your behalf. Registration will now open at 08.00 not 09:30. Please come and collect your pins, bars and information sheets as soon as possible

Patches

As any purchases via post may not be returned in time you will be able to Purchase a patch on the day from registration

Tamworth Services

The meeting area will be the Lorry Park at Tamworth services. Marshals will be in attendance and you are asked to follow their direction.

Parade of Flags –

If you are a flag bearer please let a Marshall know so you can be moved to a separate area

Please Fuel up beforehand as the Petrol station is likely to get very busy. The ride to the Arboretum is less than 20 miles.

Please remember to allow for enough time on a arrival at Tamworth Services to collect your pin, bar, information sheet etc. as they will be leaving for the Arboretum at 11:00 prompt with marshalling commencing 10 minutes beforehand.

[Guest akey]

Outstanding, this looks like its gonna be an awsome event.

Willow and I will be registering on the day, we also have a whole load of the lads and lasses from Northwood riders (the mil club i run) meeting us there.

[cruz]

This should go from strengh to strength .

50+ RBLR members will be there, coming from Kent, Cornwall, Wales, Yorkshire & E,Anglia.

Looks like I am going to be our Flag waggler

[Guest akey]

Think I had best chuck my decent camera in then as I think there could be some outstanding shots from the day.

[Guest]

Think I had best chuck my decent camera in then as I think there could be some outstanding shots from the day.

 

Chuck it in...in that armchair u ride...it'll be as safe as houses!

[yaaan]

Would love to join this as it sounds like it's going to be an excellent event. Unfortunately I don't get home from work until the 16th

Look forward to the pics though

[cruz]

1081 registered and I know of at least 80 tipping up from RBLR that have not registered.

With good weather I would hazard a guess at close on 1500 on the day.

Hope to see some of you there and put some faces to names.