Category: RBLR 1000 ride 2026

We all like comfort on a long ride, in 2025 Rippl impact gear supported me with their padded boxers. This year they have sent me the aeroguard wind visor. Rippl Impact Gear is a specialized brand dedicated to designing and producing high-quality protective equipment for snowboarders and motorcycle riders. Founded in 2019 by two avid…

Another amazing company has returned in 2026 for this challenge. AllOils.co.uk is the e-commerce arm of the business, specializing in smaller-sized products, though 208L and 1000L tanks are also available online. With a strong focus on excellent customer service, they aim to prevent any issues by offering only high-quality products, all stocked in their own…

Another amazing company has returned for 2026. 12 Volt Planet was created by Paul Ballard in 2012 to serve as a comprehensive destination for off-grid wiring projects, catering to both trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts. With a mission to provide premium-quality wiring and electrical components for campervan conversions, the company also prioritizes educating customers on…

So, a few people have been asking me about storage and luggage for the trip. I will be using the LoneRider explorer bag for getting the camping equipment to and from the start/finish line, an Oxford textile soft pannier set for the ride (to carry tools and emergency equipment and a tank bag (which I…

Let there be light! I am naming this modification the ‘PLL’, which stands for the Paul Lee Light. The background to this, on the Longest Day Challenge 2025, there were a handful of us who convoyed together through Scotland together. When we hit Glencoe at approximately 23:00 it was dark! We stopped at a petrol…

Another amazing company has come on board again for this challenge. Founded in 2008, Ultimate Addons was driven by a passion for creating distinctive mobile accessories for electronic devices. The company’s mission is to deliver the ultimate enhancements for mobile electronics used on motorcycles, offering innovative solutions to motorcyclists across the globe. Initially focusing on…

I make no apologies for this post. I firmly believe that the Beeline Moto2 is the best navigational device around, so why would I use anything else? I had the original Beeline Moto and loved it, I was honoured when Beeline offered me a Moto2 for the Longest Day Challenge 2025. The route has been…

I will be using a Evotech Performance mount for my Beeline Moto2, a combination I believe to be the best navigational setup for motorbikes. Evotech Performance was founded from a deep passion for motorcycling. When the founders were unable to source the high-quality aftermarket motorcycle accessories they desired, they took the initiative to design and…

I recently received an email from BikeAlert, a leading supplier of spare parts to the motorcycle industry, headquartered in Dartford, UK, with a North American distribution centre located in Atlanta, USA. The company provides an extensive range of products, including carbon steel sprockets, oil filters, chains, batteries, and rubber tyres, serving both aftermarket and original…