{"id":1581,"date":"2025-08-13T12:44:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T11:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/?page_id=1581"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:07:18","slug":"rblr1000","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/rblr1000\/","title":{"rendered":"RBLR1000 Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">RBLR 1000 Ride &#8211; Challenge Yourself<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:432px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1590 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/banner-2.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b4aba7\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kb-image1581_9f04a8-c7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1581_9f04a8-c7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:602px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1581_9f04a8-c7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1581_9f04a8-c7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1581_9f04a8-c7 figure{max-width:602px;}.kb-image1581_9f04a8-c7 .image-is-svg, .kb-image1581_9f04a8-c7 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image1581_9f04a8-c7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1581_9f04a8-c7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/header-1-768x159.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/header-1-768x159.png 768w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/header-1-300x62.png 300w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/header-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center o-typing-faster has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The next RBLR1000 is from the 5th to the 7th June 2026<br>Ride Date 6th June 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-countdown-container-1581_3437cb-0b{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kb-countdown-container-1581_3437cb-0b{margin-top:0px;}.kb-countdown-container-1581_3437cb-0b .kb-countdown-date-item:not( .kb-countdown-divider-item ){border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-countdown-container-1581_3437cb-0b .kb-countdown-date-item.kb-countdown-divider-item{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-countdown-container.kb-countdown-container-1581_3437cb-0b .kb-countdown-date-item .kb-countdown-number{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);}.kb-countdown-container.kb-countdown-container-1581_3437cb-0b .kb-countdown-date-item{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-countdown kb-countdown-container kb-countdown-container-1581_3437cb-0b kb-countdown-timer-layout-block kb-countdown-has-timer kb-countdown-align-center\" data-id=\"1581_3437cb-0b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-countdown-timer kb-countdown-timer-1581_fd9f00-7d kb-countdown-timer\"><div class=\"kb-countdown-item kb-countdown-date-item\"><span class=\"kb-countdown-number\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"kb-countdown-label\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are you up for an unforgettable challenge? <\/strong><br>This epic, sponsored long-distance motorcycle ride isn\u2019t just about the miles\u2014it\u2019s about making a difference. Since roaring onto the scene in 2009, it\u2019s drawn well over 100 passionate riders each year, all united in raising vital funds for the Royal British Legion\u2019s Poppy Appeal. The open road, the camaraderie, and the cause\u2014this is riding with purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You don&#8217;t need to a an RBLR member or a veteran to take part in the RBLR1000!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1581_dcf369-b9{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1581_dcf369-b9 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1581_dcf369-b9 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_dcf369-b9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_dcf369-b9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_dcf369-b9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_dcf369-b9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_dcf369-b9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_dcf369-b9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1581_dcf369-b9\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1581_6c55e4-1b.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1581_6c55e4-1b kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/rblr1000-registration\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Register for the 2026 RBLR1000<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1581_0efd06-63.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1581_0efd06-63 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/rblr1000-files\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">RBLR1000 Files and Links<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSCN1550-X4-1024x442.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1829\" style=\"width:544px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSCN1550-X4-1024x442.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSCN1550-X4-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSCN1550-X4-768x331.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSCN1550-X4-1536x662.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSCN1550-X4.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Volunteer to Help<\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-13-at-10.39.18-775x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1835\" style=\"width:231px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-13-at-10.39.18-775x1024.png 775w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-13-at-10.39.18-227x300.png 227w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-13-at-10.39.18-768x1015.png 768w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-13-at-10.39.18.png 908w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This long-running annual event, established in 2009, simply wouldn\u2019t be possible without the dedication of our volunteers. <br>Apart from helping to man registration on Friday afternoon and helping to cone off the car park when all visiting riders have left later that evening. The bulk of the work however is very early Saturday morning when riders start, and then again late Saturday evening onwards as the tired riders finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to join us for the whole weekend, there\u2019s still plenty of time to relax. You can spend Saturday morning resting or head out for some sightseeing, shopping, or a ride before we meet again for the Saturday afternoon briefing. It\u2019s a great way to enjoy the weekend while helping out, without being busy the entire time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We serve riders hot food and drinks at the finish, so if you\u2019d like to help by running the tea bar and making bacon butties or hot dogs for a few hours on Saturday evening, that alone would be a great way to contribute for the whole weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"> Free camping is available on-site to all volunteers or there&#8217;s plenty of accommodation options nearby, including 3 Premier Inns all less than 15 minutes away.<br><br>Volunteers support is vital to the RBLR1000&#8217;s success, and we\u2019re always grateful for every helping hand. <br>We simply couldn\u2019t do it without you\u2014your help truly makes the difference!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1581_9d3536-8f{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem 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https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RBLR-Kings-Crown-2-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RBLR-Kings-Crown-2-768x1120.png 768w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RBLR-Kings-Crown-2-1054x1536.png 1054w, https:\/\/rblr.org.uk\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RBLR-Kings-Crown-2-1405x2048.png 1405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Royal British Legion Riders Branch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The members of the RBLR are brought together by our enthusiasm for motorcycling, and our willingness to support the aims and charitable efforts of The Royal British Legion.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1581_caaafc-f1{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1581_caaafc-f1 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UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The Iron Butt Association is dedicated to safe,<br>long-distance, endurance motorcycle riding.<br>&#8220;The World Is Our Playground.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1581_bcb378-14{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1581_bcb378-14 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1581_bcb378-14 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_bcb378-14 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_bcb378-14 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_bcb378-14 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_bcb378-14 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1581_bcb378-14 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, 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