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Dambusters Anniversary Ride with the RAF Benevolent Fund

Saturday 17th May 2025 9:30am

Starting from - The International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) is a world-class facility to serve as a point for recognition, remembrance and reconciliation for Bomber Command. Providing the most comprehensive record of the Command in the world, the IBCC ensures that generations to come can learn of their vital role in protecting the freedom we enjoy today.

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF's leading welfare charity and has been there, through thick and thin, for the RAF for more than 100 years. It provides financial, emotional, and practical assistance to serving and retired RAF personnel and their families. This includes grants to help with financial difficulty, free memberships for Headspace, Airplay youth clubs, and more. LN4 2HQ

This RAF Benevolent Fund Cycling Group ride is open for anyone to join

  • 65 miles
  • Road, eBike
  • 6 hr 30 mins

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

About the route

Starting point




Lincolnshire
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From the International Bomber Command Centre we will initially head east joining the Waterway to Bardney before turning north with planned stop at Wickenby Aerodrome. We then continue north before reaching the top of the Lincolnshire Cliff at Kirton in Lindsey where we will stop for lunch. The final stretch takes us south along the cliff with a final refreshment stop at The Dambusters Inn in Scampton (who will be hosting a beer festival) before returning through Lincoln past the Cathedral that was a welcome landmark to crews returning from missions.

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This route travels through many aspects of Lincolnshire's aviation heritage spanning the First, Second, and Cold Wars.

Most of the route is on relatively quiet country lanes, there is a section of cycleway near the beginning of the ride, whilst the end of the ride is through the centre of Lincoln.

We are planning three stops along the route.

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader

  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Mike Ainsworth

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