Just back great day out. This event is getting bigger each year its got to be one of the largest UK biker events now.                                                                                                                                                                             

I did see you there but was in all that traffic coming in                                                                                                                                                                              

The reason i stopped going was becouse of it becoming just an event in the calender that people attend just to get a big badge on their jackets and the kudos of been on the run to it. the run itself is pointless. i wonder how many would go if it where just the service. The arbouretum is by the way the only place that holds a service of rememberence every day of the year.
I served for 10 years in The RAF and remember in my own way.                                                                                                                                                                             

Each to their own when it comes to remembrance. Ride to the wall is the biggest fundraising day by far for the arboretum which helps keep it a free entry site for all. If you want you can pay registration and stay at home. I'm happy to go and take in the respectful atmosphere the event creates.  

Agree with Bugs, each to their own. As well as our families military connections, I also have a son serving in the RAF out in the Middle east just now. So RTTW means a lot to me anyway.
 If 'big badge on their jackets ' is your thing, so be it.
 
we all have our own reasons is the bottom line.