Two-Wheels

Category: RBLR 1000 ride 2026

  • Leg 3

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    Wick Tesco (KW1 4QS) to Fort William (PH33 6TQ). Statistics: Counties: Scotland This medium-length leg, once refuelled and the receipt obtained, should allow for continuous travel without the need for additional stops until reaching the next checkpoint. One of the more scenic legs, this one has a chance of being congested especially around Loch Ness,…

  • Leg 2

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    Berwick-Upon-Tweed petrol station (TD15 1QQ) to Wick Tesco (KW1 4QS). Statistics: Counties: Northumberland Scotland On the longest leg of the route, a fuel stop will be required approximately halfway. With available facilities located in Kingussie and Aviemore, the situation will be evaluated upon reaching that stage to determine the most suitable option considering fuel and…

  • Leg 1

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    Squires (LS25 5LX) to Berwick-Upon-Tweed petrol station (TD15 1QQ). Statistics: Counties: Yorkshire Durham Northumberland The first leg starts once I have had my odometer checked and my ride card signed. This segment of the journey primarily follows the A1 through North Yorkshire, Durham, and into Northumberland. While there will be no opportunity for sightseeing, the…

  • My chosen route

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    Considerable thought has been invested in this decision. Initially, I committed to the South clockwise route; however, upon further reflection, I reassessed my choice and decided to revise my plans accordingly, ultimately, I chose the North anti-clockwise route. Perhaps in the future if I decide to do this ride again I could choose the south…

  • RBLR 500 routes

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    ROUTE E – 500 MILES CLOCKWISE Ride Order Name Post Code Evidence Needed Distance Total Distance Start Squires Cafe Bar LS25 5LX Staff signature and odometer reading n/a 0 1 Millom Fuel Station LA18 5BB Receipt needed 154 154 2 Workington Asda 24hr Fuel Station CA14 1NQ Receipt needed 41 195 3 Berwick-Upon-Tweed 24hr Fuel…

  • RBLR 1000 Southern routes

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    ROUTE C – SOUTH CLOCKWISE 1000 MILES Ride Order Name Post Code Evidence Needed Distance Total Distance Start Squires Cafe Bar LS25 5LX Staff signature and odometer reading n/a 0 1 Lowestoft Tesco 24hr Fuel Station NR32 4TZ Receipt needed 187 187 2 Andover Tesco 24hr Fuel Station SP10 1UZ Receipt needed 219 406 3…

  • RBLR 1000 Northern routes

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    ROUTE A – NORTH CLOCKWISE 1000 MILES Ride Order Name Post Code Evidence Needed Distance Total Distance Start Squires Cafe Bar LS25 5LX Staff signature and odometer reading n/a 0 1 Haydock Island Shell 24hr Fuel Station WA12 0HL Receipt Needed  75 75 2 Fort William 24hr Fuel Station PH33 6TQ Receipt needed 318 393…

  • RBLR bike preparation (1)

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    There is no budget for this challenge, any bike any cost. I will be using the bike that I did the Longest Day Challenge (LDC) 2025 on, a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2. It performed faultlessly, was comfortable and did everything I asked of it, so why would I consider anything else? I learnt a lot…

  • RBLR 1000 handbook

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  • RBLR 1000 routes

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    There are three main routes to ride which all start and finish at Squires Cafe Bar, B1222, Newthorpe, near Sherburn in Elmet, West Yorkshire, LS25 5LX. The Northern and Southern routes each span just over 1,000 miles and can be undertaken in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Additionally, there is a shorter route of…