Bamford & Norden October 2019

Ride of
Respect
M60 Ring of Red
This year members of the Military
Vehicle Trust from the West Pennines
and other neighbouring areas are
invited to bring their Military Vehicles
to join the thousands of bikers on the
RIDE OF RESPECT.
The RIDE OF RESPECT is an annual event to create a ‘Ring Of Red’ around the M60,
Manchester, on Remembrance Sunday. The sentiment and organisation of this
event is commendable, and the organisers have requested our involvement.
“This year is the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the 30th anniversary
of the fall of the Berlin Wall, it would be great if we could get as many MV’s as
possible to join the thousands of motorbike riders who pay their respects to the
men & women of our armed forces both past and present”.
The idea of the event is to raise money for small charities that help veterans by
creating the biggest poppy ever attempted. Participants all wear something
RED or place a RED banner on their vehicle to complete a circle around the
36-mile M60 route, which if seen from the air would show a massive Ring of Red,
symbolising the Poppy. Last year there were over 2300 participants!
All you need to do to join in is meet at the Westbound Birch Services on Sunday
10th November 2019. Assembly is from 1030 hours and bikers will be departing in
groups of 200 from 1300 hours. MV’s will be one of the last groups to depart at
approximately 1330 hours and marshals will be on hand, with help from the
Highways Agency, to prevent disruption to motorists and help to ensure the
event passes off without a hitch.
On the day we can also accommodate people and vehicles wishing to
participate in the morning Remembrance Commemoration at Rochdale Town
Hall, which is conveniently placed to access the westbound Birch Services.
We’d like to know if you’re planning to join the Ride of Respect,
to do this, please email: west_pennines_mvt@outlook.com or,
ring Steve on 07515285304.
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