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up a tenner. Register before the event or on arrival RIDE TO THE WALL POEM
or don’t it’s your choice. If you haven’t been to the
NMA or to RTTW it is a sight like no other and Harry Page 2018 (updated October 2023)
at this event it is amazing because of the volume of
Ride to the Wall my boys, ride to the Wall,
bikes. Getting in is easy but after the service I would
Again, at this time of year answer the call,
recommend going for a coffee or walk around as to
Come and remember those who gave all,
get out can take a lot longer. Registration will be open
Come on your mean machines,
April for the 2025 event at www.rttw.org. If you are at
the event, come and find us at the grove 15 minutes Large, medium or small
after the service an join in the annual picture. And ride to the Wall.
Other events for the year Ride Kawasaki or B.M.W.,
Andy Main and Paul Cheater are strongly pro- Ducati or Harley, old or real new,
moting the Black Mafia MCC (3rd Battalion
Suzuki, Aprilia or Norton will do,
Green Jackets bike club) has been out riding
Come in your thousands,
friends and flying their colours. If you served with
Flags, yes, and passengers too,
the Light Infantry units speak to Andy or Paul for
Wearing red, white and blue.
more information and they will talk you through it.
Chris Reay (the prof) happily riding with the From the far reaches, from hillside and town,
Armed Forces Bikers club, doing his bit enjoying Up from southern seaside and Scotland come down,
trips with them. For more information on the Come in your leathers or wearing a gown, Gather to share,
Armed Forces Bikers Group speak to Chris. Remember those who’ve passed down,
Mike East was fortunate to get to the Isle of man Come here to reverence and honour the Crown
this year for one of the events. Personally, I have not
Ride to the Wall my boys, bring your respect,
been there since 1985 and hope to there again as
Spread the word wide we must never reject.
this is an amazing island to visit TT or not.
But remember their sacrifice, be circumspect,
Nick Storer and Paul Chalk, 1900 miles in 8-day
Share with each other there at the Wall,
ride to see what had changed in the places we were
based in Germany. An eye opener for us. The route Each year forever answer the call,
back took us via Ypres where Paul got to see some And with your fallen brothers always connect.
of the places from WW1. My 2nd trip and Pauls
Take all our love, and our respect too.
first. An experience for both of us. The miles made
From we who can’t be at the Wall there with you,
easier with German cake, coffee and currywurst or
Thanks, we do offer for all they have done,
Schnitzel.
The courage in danger, the laughter, the fun,
Aberdare Road racers 3rd and 4th August. This
We’ll be standing with you, our hearts full and true,
is in the small town of Aberdare in the town park
Our friends, we salute you, the strong and the brave,
and is the home the UK’s shortest road race circuit
where the spectators are no more than 5m from
Accept our grateful thanks from beyond the grave,
the track. This year was dry and sunny. http://www.
Now we stand in your place, guarding the land,
aberdare-park-road-races.co.uk
Uplifting the banner just as was planned,
RTTW start points and figures Making sure our service is as good as you gave.
‘Absent Friends’
START POINT BIKES WALLERS
A 51 Wolseley Bridge 253 335 Some fo the nearly 6000
Drayton Manor Park 869 1145 bikes at the Ride to The Wall
Factory Head Cafe – Donnington Park 439 567
M1 (North) – Leicester Forest 353 431
M1 (North) – Northampton Services 284 362
M1 (South) – Woodall Services (Sheffield) 537 805
M40 (North) – Cherwell Valley Services 239 300
M5 (North) – Strensham Services 379 482
M54 – Telford Services 247 314
M6 (South) – Knutsford Services 394 526
M6 (South) – Sandbach Services 82 109
Other / Making own way to the NMA 1513 2232
06-10-2024 10:53:12 Totals: 5589 7608

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