what an amazing day, such an awesome sight, approx 6000 bikes all parked up in drayton manor then al riding to the Arboretum. The sound of so many bikes was mind blowing
Yet again a fantastic day, to see so many people turn out for such a worth while cause is just beyond words.
It was nice to meet some bm people there and say hi to you all.
Sorry to anyone that might have thought I was a bit down or quiet it's just that I find it a very emotional day, I am one of the lucky ones who's daughter has come home safely after her tour of duty.
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Mixed emotions about the day. Great to see so many there and to say hello to all the BMers and local freinds i bumped into yesterday.
Hopefully a lot of money raised for the Naional memorial arboretum. who did a great job coping with so many in 1 day.
Reading the names on the wall isn't the saddest thing. It's seeing the blank spaces for soldiers and airmen who's names will go there in the coming weeks/months /years.
I've put up a couple of photo's of the day.But you need to go to experience it.
I agree, was a brilliant day, executed expertly by all involved.
Was great to meet some BM members too!
People knock the H.O.G's but if its one thing they do well its this kind of stuff.
May the ride continue.
Sorry I didn't see you there Jim....didn't read your postings til after the event...FlameRed and Daveyboy were there as they rode down with British Royal Legion....so spent a lot of time with them..bumped into Hilda123 with her fella (sorry can't remember his name!) .Rollin Roger and many others who I haven't seen!
Simon and I rode over to Ashby and met up with East Midland Bikers ..we rode down in a wonderful formation to Tamworth and then went onto meet BMers and 1066 club members at the Sir Robert Peel Hospital carpark and rode down to Drayton Manor Park ...
It was an amazing day...I rode Ruby all the way with Simon by my side on his GSX1400...very emotional day for me...I can sympathise with many there...it is an event I will be doing every year now....
Was lovely to meet up with so many people on the day....
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If you'd like to see more photo's from RTTW. then go on to flickr and just search rttw. there's pages of them.
Can i also mention the Help for Hero's charity who have raised over £30 million pounds since 2007 to support our wounded troops. It's a long way back for survivors who have lost limbs. physically and emotionally. Lots of these lads are Bikers too.
helpforheros.org.uk
I shouted flame and she blimmin ignored me.........
Judging by some of your photos Blue, you were right near me! I was assisting Lionel Fanthorpe all day.
So why didnt you come over and give us one of your bear hugs LOL...FR wouldnt have minded in the slightest!! LOL..you might have catapulted her into the air though LOL...sorry you are leaving too!
Bluesbiker wrote
Reading the names on the wall isn't the saddest thing. It's seeing the blank spaces for soldiers and airmen who's names will go there in the coming weeks/months /years
My thoughts exactly well put bluesbiker. I am going to go back there with Drobess to reflect on what the place really stands for as it was hard to take that in with so many people there although it was a very moving day. If you have never been there I would strongly recommend a visit there.
Lionel Fanthorpe is a fully ordained Anglican priest, a tv presenter of Fortean tv, a man I respect immensly - I remember his programmes from the late 80's where he would ride his bike going ghost hunting
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