08:00
Age 18 & over
Full payment
£2250.00
Registration fee
£300.00
Balance
£500.00
Minimum sponsorship
£1450.00
Registration fee
£300.00
Minimum sponsorship
£1950.00
This unique event offers more than just a scenic ride; it’s a tour through time, with three days of pedalling with purpose in the cycling capital of the world.
This is a chance to immerse yourself in Allied Forces’ history and Dutch culture, honour heroes, whilst celebrating the victory and liberation of the Netherlands.
Ride with the Royal British Legion to join our North Sea neighbours in pedalling through the Netherlands’ historic journey and celebrate the nation’s official Liberation Day, a final milestone in the lead up to the much anticipated 80th anniversary of VE day.
To conclude the festivities, dinner will be served in the vibrant courtyard of the iconic Hotel de Wereld, the location where the surrender papers were signed by the Germans, ending the war in the Netherlands.
Become one of the top fundraisers and you’ll get the chance to stay at the Hotel de Wereld on the final night!
You should have a basic level of fitness with the commitment to prepare properly in training for the challenge - cycling a few miles to and from work is not going to be enough preparation for this ride.
Many supporters sign up for the challenge as an individual - this is a fantastic way to meet new friends. Just leave the team name blank when you register.
There’s no minimum or maximum size of team. When you register, make sure to add your team's name to ensure you are recognised as a team.
A standard hybrid, road bike or E-bike is suitable for this challenge.
E-bikes are actively encouraged for this challenge. Riders will need to ensure responsibility for E-Bike charging, facilities will be available.
Saint Pancras Station
Euston Road
London
Greater London
N1C 4QL
UK
Meet at St Pancras before travelling by Eurostar to the Netherlands. Your bike will be transported by the team to meet you in Nijmegen.
Starting from Nijmegen, follow the path of the Rhineland Offensive, the pivotal final battle for Liberation of the Netherlands. Cycling through beautiful landscapes, you’ll also cross the border into Germany and visit the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.
Day two of cycling leads the group along "Hell's Highway," tracing the efforts of Operation Market Garden amidst stunning scenery. This day will conclude with the atmospheric Arnhem Sunset March, where the group will stand with local veterans, observing two minutes of silence to commemorate Dutch Remembrance Day.
The final day of cycling perfectly rounds up the historic tour as the group rides into Wageningen (known as Liberation town), following the path of British Airborne Troops. The tour will culminate with the Liberation Day Festival, a Dutch annual fete, commemorating victory and freedom of the nation, known as the largest liberation festival in the country.
For over 100 years Royal British Legion has provided much-needed welfare and comradeship to millions, and are working tirelessly to ensure that those who have served and made sacrifices for us are being looked after no matter what challenges they and the country faces. With your help, they receive the help that they need and deserve.
The UK's leading Service charity providing care and support to serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all ages and their families.
The custodian of remembrance and appreciation through the annual poppy appeal and also providing members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families with rehabilitation, advice and guidance all year round.
Of money you raise £25 can pay for an online training course for a veteran to help them secure a job or £100 could help someone's rehabilitation by attending an arts programme.
Pay the full trip fees.
Full payment
£2250.00
Pay the registration fee now. Cover some of the trip costs by Oct 2024. Raise funds for Royal British Legion.
Registration fee
£300.00
Balance
£500.00
Payment due by 01/10/2024
Minimum sponsorship
£1450.00
Pay the registration fee now. Raise funds for Royal British Legion.
Registration fee
£300.00
Minimum sponsorship
£1950.00
The Royal British Legion has been organising cycling challenges for nearly 30 years, so you can expect the best possible ride experience.