RTTW, which recently attained charity status, gives motorcyclists the opportunity to show their support for the Armed Forces and is the UK's largest gathering of its type with a dedicated Service of Remembrance. Individuals, groups and chapters from particular organisations, such as regional Harley Owners Groups, The Royal British Legion Riders Branch and a large number of other owners groups and motorcycle clubs are among those taking part.

The event raises considerable funds for the National Memorial Arboretum, part of The Royal British Legion family of charities, which provides a permanent home to the striking Armed Forces Memorial. The walls of the memorial, at which the motorcyclists will gather for the Service of Remembrance at the end of their ride, are engraved with the names of more than 16,000 service men and women killed on duty or by terrorist action since the end of the Second World War.

RTTW founder Martin Dickinson continues to be astounded by the level of support the event receives from the motorcycling community: "Participation levels have increased significantly since the first RTTW in 2008, with more than 5,000 riders registering for last year’s event which raised a total of £50,000.

"Motorcyclists attend RTTW from all corners of the UK and from continental Europe, and this year for the first time there are seven different starting points at which they can assemble for the ride." he added.

For details of how to register online, the starting locations and times, and other information about the event, official merchandise and the National Memorial Arboretum, visit the RTTW website - www.ridetothewall.org.uk.

For more information:
Kate Habberley
The Royal British Legion
T: 07943 333362 E: kate.habberley@talapr.co.uk