Ride with Purpose—The Royal British Legion Riders Branch

The Royal British Legion Riders Branch (RBLR) is a vibrant national branch of the Royal British Legion, united by a shared passion for motorcycling and a commitment to supporting the Legion’s charitable mission. Our membership stretches from Cornwall to the Highlands and far beyond, with riders across Europe, North America, and Australasia. Whether you’re an experienced motorcyclist or simply a supporter of the Legion’s work, the Riders Branch welcomes you—wherever you are in the world.

Riders Branch members are encouraged to take an active part in the branch, both locally and nationally—building friendships, supporting one another, and keeping the spirit of service alive. Proudly blending their passion for motorcycling with fundraising and awareness for the Poppy Appeal, our members transform their enthusiasm into meaningful action. From scenic group rides and local meet-ups to high-profile charity runs and national rallies, we channel the freedom of the open road into a powerful force for good.

Since its formation, the Riders Branch has been a proud and active supporter of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, raising more than two million pounds and turning our passion for motorcycling into life-changing support for veterans, serving personnel, and their families.

Total to PA since formation = £2,089,457.03

RBLR members come from every walk of life: the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, public services, and many who have never served but share our desire to give back. All are bound by a common goal: to champion the Royal British Legion as it provides vital assistance to serving and former members of the British Armed Forces and their families. Of course you are free to belong to other Legion branches or clubs as well, and many riders choose to keep ties with their local branch while enjoying the unique camaraderie, national reach, and unforgettable riding opportunities that the Riders Branch offers.

Interested? We’d love you to join us and become part of our vibrant branch. Membership is open to everyone, and the process is quick and simple. Just click the ‘Join Here’ button above or below, and you’ll be taken to the Royal British Legion’s secure server to safely enter your details. Please note: the Riders Branch is part of the Royal British Legion, and all memberships are managed directly by the Legion—not by the branch itself. (The Riders Branch is a national branch and can be found in the National Branches Section of the membership application form)

If you are already a British Legion members and you wish to join the Riders Branch you do not have to transfer branches to join us, you can be a member of more than one Branch if you wish, but, you will have to pay the Branch Subscription fee for each Branch that you are a member of (defined by each branch).

To join more than one Branch please contact membership Services by telephone on 0800 3077 773 for assistance.

The Riders Branch Badge

Our Badge is the Royal British Legion Crest with a rocker bar at the bottom. We are one of very few Branches allowed to have the rocker bar, to distinguish us when we are out and about.

Whilst a good point of contact, we do not make the wearing of the badge mandatory, it is optional. We do stipulate however, that if the Badge is worn that it is not worn next to anything offensive or that may bring the name of TRBL into disrepute. We ask that if worn it should be displayed either on your right or left chest.

You may have seen many of us wearing our military badges and medals to celebrate our own service as proud ex/and still serving members of our Armed Forces. This too is optional and is your choice. The wearing of leather waistcoats is a typical biker form of attire and the choice of riding vests for many of us, leather protects us from a spill. If your choice of clothing is cordura or one-piece race suits then that is your choice.

The Riders Branch Standard

Due to the size of the Branch we have two Standards, one in Staffordshire and one in West Sussex.

The second Standard was Dedicated in 2011 at a moving ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Our Branch Standards are currently paraded at many events all around the United Kingdom by our two Standard Bearers, Mervyn McAleese and Marcus Panayiotou. We have, however, many standard bearers within the branch who carry standards for local branches.

For more information on the Riders Branch Standards and where they are to be paraded please contact the Branch Standard Bearer.

Our bikes, of which we have every possible make and cc, may be adorned with large poppies, links to our website, artwork from the badge. It is all an individual statement and not Branch Policy.