You should aim to arrive well before 10.15 in order to avoid any last minute issues with roads and entrances being closed, and to allow the volunteers on the event sufficient time to prepare and join the ride should they choose. Drayton Manor are providing plenty of refreshments and toilet facilities

Flag Bearers arriving at Drayton Manor

Please ensure that you do not go into the main parking area but park up at the exit point where the ride departs ,near the Registration /Merchandise area .See attached map.
Please fix your Flag(s) to your Motorcycle promptly as this area is for Flag Bearers ONLY.

RTTW volunteers will be wearing Blue Hi Vis , please follow their direction

On the Ride

Please , Ride with Respect - Not to impress . Please keep to a 40mph limit and do not overtake . The ride will be broken up into sections but the route is fully marshalled so you cannot get lost . Splitting up the ride helps with parking at the Arboretum as it should help prevent jams and waiting there.
If you want to ride with your friends , please arrive with them or arrange to meet up before entering Drayton Manor

Arboretum - Order of service

A half hour before and during the service access to the wall itself is restricted. Please assemble for the service at the foot of the wall mound.

Order of service . 13:30

Martin Dickinson (Founder) address
Piper
Lionel Fanthorpe
Dave Murphy (2 Para ) address
Last Post
Spitfire Fly past
Release of Doves
Laying of Wreaths.

You are free, following the service, to look around the Arboretum or leave whenever you wish. Don't forget that there will be a organised ride to the Post Event function leaving from The Fradley Arms at 15:30 (all detailed in Update 2)

If you cannot stay for the service please do not park in the Arboretum. There are other designated parking areas outside. Many attendees have commented that during the service last year bikes were leaving from within the Arboretum grounds which they considered disrespectful.

No engines are to be started during the service (13:30 - 14:00)

Sidestands - In case of inclement weather you are asked to bring a Sidestand support ('Parking Puck') as these will not be available on the day. At the time of my last visit (29/9/09) the ground at the Arboretum is very firm but should the weather change prior to the event this may no longer be the case.

Smoking

The Arboretum is a 'No Smoking ' Area. Please respect their rules.