The Iron Butt 1000 Challenge.

The Royal British Legion Riders have set up a motorcycle challenge, it is call 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! and 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!).