Location

The RBLR1000 starts and finishes at Squires Cafe, Newthorpe Lane, Newthorpe, South Milford, Selby, North Yorkshire, England, LS25 5LX
53.78272°N 1.28864°W

Check in

Check -in will be from 3pm to 7pm on Friday 5th June 2026. 
You will find the registration tent on the grass verge at the top of the right-hand side car park.
At the check in you will be invited to:-

• Pass over any donations
  For those with additional sponsorship or the initial £50 please bring a cheque payable to “RBLR PAO Fundraising” with your name on the back and hand it the IBA staff at check in. If you have a JustGiving page, please hand over a note with your name and your JustGiving link.
• Sign a disclaimer
• Collect your route card
• Confirm your emergency contact details (your emergency contact must not be on the ride with you.)
• Collect pre-ordered tee-shirt and patch from the IBAUK shop

We do prefer riders to register on Friday but If it’s impossible for you to check-in on Friday we can check you in on Saturday morning after the riders have left.

The Start

1000 miles riders leave from 5am on Saturday morning.
500 mile riders leave from 6am on Saturday morning

IBA volunteers will check riders in and record the motorcycle odometer readings and start time prior to departure.

The ride does not require you to speed. If you (1000 milers) return within 17 hours of your leaving time we know you will have been speeding excessively and your ride will not be verified.

The Ride

At every stop on your route card, obtain a printed receipt with location date and time. Check it before you leave. If there is a problem you can get a receipt from anywhere in the same town as the listed stop. The receipt can be for anything not necessarily fuel. If you’re unable to complete the ride for any reason please phone or text the emergency number on your receipt log. If you do not return and we cannot contact you, we will phone your emergency contact.

Even if you don’t need fuel still stop and get a receipt, for anything. Always ask for a VAT receipt as they have more detailed information.

If the designated receipt point is closed or unavailable don’t panic. Simply obtain a receipt that has the same place name on it with a date and time. i.e. a receipt from Fort William Morrisons will be just fine. You may also elect to use a bank ATM receipt with a time and date stamp.

Note: If your motorcycle is equipped with a large capacity fuel-tank or auxiliary tank you must stop at least once every 350 miles for fuel (this is an IBA rule). Although we know it’s possible to ride greater distances non-stop, we will not accept a claim of this type. Your backside will thank you for it too!

Your ride time is not saved or published. The best time to finish in is between 20 hrs and 22 hrs. That ensures enough rest and normal riding.

The Finish

At the finish the volunteers will wave you to a stop to record your odo and finish time. They will point you towards a parking place. After putting your receipts in the order you collected them, you should present them and your route card for verification to the IBAUK verifier who will (if you are successful) present your certificate. Every rider will get a certificate of recognition even if they fail verification or arrive back late.

IMPORTANT – Remember this is for fun and riding (for most) is a hobby. There is no pressure to complete the ride should you become tired or otherwise feel unsafe. While group Saddlesore rides bring with them the safety of group travel, they can also increase your risk by encouraging you to press on when you might otherwise stop. So, be sure the riding styles of others in your group match your own. 

If you’re unable to complete the ride for any reason i.e. mechanical breakdown, fatigue etc, please phone or text to let the organisers know. The number to call will be disclosed when you arrive for registration.

We highly recommend that you read the “Detailed information (.pdf)

Accommodation

Free camping is available on-site at Squires for those that want to save a bit of money and embrace the camaraderie of the event.
Please tick the box when you enter so we can gauge how many to expect.

Their top field has electric hook-up points but they charge for this area.
If you want to camp at Squires you will need to book this directly through the Squires website

There’s also an abundance of accommodation of varying types and prices within a very short ride of Squires. It’s a good idea to book rooms for both Friday and Saturday night so you can get a good quiet rest before the start, and have a nice warm dry bed to come back to late on Saturday night/early Sunday morning.