The Brotherhood Ride
14–21 September 2025
A 1,664-mile charity motorcycle ride visiting every Royal Marines unit in the UK.
Purpose
Raise £80,000 for the RMA / The Royal Marines Charity.
Promote the ‘Lifting The Lid’ campaign – challenging the stigma surrounding mental health in the Royal Marines community.
About the Ride
Bootneck II is a 650cc Royal Enfield Interceptor, custom-built for this 7-day journey. It will be auctioned at the Royal Marines Guildhall Gala Dinner on 13 November 2025, with all proceeds going to charity.
Route Overview
| Date | Location | Units Visited |
|---|---|---|
| 13–14 Sep | CTCRM, Lympstone | Families Weekend, departure |
| 14 Sep | RM Barracks Stonehouse | Ride begins |
| 15 Sep | Plymouth | CF HQ, 30 Cdo, 29 Cdo RA, 47 & 42 Cdo |
| 16 Sep | Chivenor, Taunton, Yeovilton | CLR, 24 Cdo RE, 40 Cdo, CHF |
| 17 Sep | Bristol, Liverpool | RMR Bristol & Merseyside |
| 18 Sep | Faslane, Rosyth, Arbroath | 43 Cdo, RMR Scotland HQ, 45 Cdo |
| 19 Sep | Newcastle | RMR Tyne Detachment |
| 20 Sep | London | Tower of London, RMR City of London |
| 21 Sep | CTCRM (return) | End of ride |
How to Support
Donate or bid for memorabilia including the bike, signed helmet, and framed route map:
Donate to The Ride
Bid for Bootneck II
Download Full Ride Info (PDF)
Meet the Team
Aldo KaneEx-RM sniper and global TV adventurer.
Paul ‘Snowy’ WhiteEx-40 Cdo, cancer fighter, former boxer.
Alan Chambers MBEPolar explorer, founder of Mission Spiritus.
Billy Perham32-year RM veteran, Samaritans volunteer, expedition leader.
