27th May ..... 10 days to the event and I've almost reached my higher total; many thanks to some of my lovely neighbours for adding to the pot. There is a donation of £20 that's says it's from me but is actually from a neighbours friend, so thank you Dorothy W, much appreciated. There's also a donation of £70 from 'anonymous' who both actually live opposite me, thank you again.
The Iron Butt 1000 Challenge.
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Peter Barron is raising money for Royal British Legion, Northumbria Blood Bikes and The Royal Signals Charity
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My story
The Royal British Legion Riders have set up a motorcycle challenge, it is called Iron Butt 1000. The aim is to complete a 1000 mile course within 24 hours and the event will take place on the 6th June 2026.
I am riding in memory of my step son Ben McGinn. Ben was a soldier serving with the Royal Corps of Signals when he was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident, it is 20 years ago this year that we lost Ben. My wife Lynn (Ben's mum) wanted to do something in memory of Ben on this significant anniversary and suggested we both walk Hadrian's Wall ..... however ..... between us we have a combined leg age of 278 years! so I suggested we do something else instead. Given that my bottom is only 70 years old (not counting cheeks separately) I'm fairly sure I can sit on it for 24 hours, even riding a motorcycle.
My aim is to raise £1000 (a pound a mile!) to be shared equally between:
The Royal British Legion (their riders branch are the organisers so it's only fair and they are a great charity).
The Royal Signals Charity (I served in Royal Signals for 38 years, Lynn served in the Royal Signals TA and Ben was serving in the Corps and was about to go for a commission when we lost him).
Northumbria Blood Bikes (I'm a rider and driver for this wonderful charity that does great work for the people of the North East. Worth noting that Everyone is a volunteer, every penny goes to providing the service).
If you feel you are able to support me I'd be very grateful. Ben's son Josh ran the London Marathon this year in memory of his dad, if you supported Josh please don't feel you have to support me, that would be kicking the motorcycling bottom out of it!
Many thanks in advance and please wish me luck (it's a long way!).
UPDATE! ..... My target was £1000 and it's been reached!! ..... but I'm feeling hopeful I can do better, perhaps £1500. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, if there's anyone else who might be willing to help me hit a new total that would be amazing. Fingers crossed. 😊
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My updates
Nearly there!! I'm beginning to think I might try for £1500, that would be a very nice £500 for each charity. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far, you are all 'Bon Oeufs' and I'm genuinely very grateful.
Holy shamoly !! 20 percent of the way to my total already. Just think, if I raised £2000 that would be £1000 per bottom cheek!
This page is in memory of
Ben McGinn
My 3 charities
Royal British Legion
Charity number: 219279
Northumbria Blood Bikes
Charity number: 1166689
The Royal Signals Charity
Charity number: 284923
Recent donations
By 48 supporters
Val
£50.00
May you have the wind at your back and many downhill stretches Peter.
Durham Advanced Motorcyclists
£50.00
Good luck Peter
Donna
£20.00
Hope it goes well Peter. Good luck & best wishes.
Everyone at No 10 Kirby's Drive.
£30.00
The very best of luck Pete.
Peter Barron
£20.00
Such good causes. Good luck.
Jean
£5.00
Good luck.
Abigail & Tunde
£50.00
Wishing you a safe journey on the 6th June in memory of your son. I hope that the weather will be kind to you.
Bill and Jane
£20.00
You are a glutton for punishment Pete, brilliant though. Best of Luck!!
Jackie and Gary
£25.00
Good Luck.
Margaret
£50.00
What an amazing thing to do! Good luck and stay safe. x
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