400 Mile Epic Ride to Commemorate the Battle of Arnhem

400 Mile Epic Ride to Commemorate the Battle of Arnhem

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Our friends at the Staffordshire Regimental Association Cycling Club take on their challenge this Wednesday. Fueled by KMC!

A 400 mile ride to commemorate the Major Second World War Battle to secure key bridges over the Rhine. The attempt failed and meant 1,984 allied forces were killed and 6,854 were Captured or Missing.

The team will cycle the following route:

Wednesday 18th September - Ride from Staffordshire Regimental Museum in Lichfield to Woodhall Spa - approx. 100 Miles (Overnight stay RAF Coningsby)

Thursday 19th September - Woodhall Spa to Hull Ferry terminal - (70 miles)

Overnight Ferry

Friday 20th September - Rotterdam to Arnhem - Day 3 (100 miles)

Saturday 21st September - 2-night stay Arnhem to carry commemorations at key sites.

Sunday 22nd September - Arnhem to Rotterdam – (100 miles)

Overnight Ferry

Monday 23rd September - Recover from Hull via road move to Lichfield.

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