To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the famous Dambusters raid, the April Fools Club is inviting 19 crews of seven cyclists to join them as they undertake an epic charity cycling challenge: to cycle from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, to the Möhne Dam in Germany.

With four and 282 miles of cycling, unforgettable experiences and camaraderie in abundance, the event will not only honour a seminal moment in history but also help raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, which has stood by the members of the RAF family, repaying the ‘debt we owe’ for nearly 100 years.

Securing your place on the ride (Deposits):

The deposit amount of £700 is to be paid by the team captain on behalf of all 7 riders (equalling £100 per rider).  In order to reserve your team space, the full £700 needs to be paid upfront.  If you do not have a team to ride with, you can pay £100 for the individual deposit and we will allocate you a team. See below for selecting ticket/deposit types.

Cost of ride: £1150 per rider –

(all-inclusive cost of all meals, kit, accommodation and support)

Once the deposit of £100 per rider has been paid, each team member will need to pay the remaining trip cost of £1050 each to be invoiced separately 12 weeks before the ride.  Plus raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund 

Fundraising:

By entering the challenge, your team is committing to a minimum fundraising target for the RAF Benevolent Fund (targets will be agreed on an individual team basis).

How to book: Selecting your ticket types:

Please select one of the 2 ticket types below (the deposit for securing a place on the ride.)  You will be invoiced the full amount 12 weeks before the event.

Team ticket deposit:

Please select a ‘Team’ ticket if you are the team leader and already have a team of 7 together.

Individual ticket deposit:

If you do not have a team, please select the ‘Individual’ ticket and we will allocate you a team to ride and fundraise with.

The ride is professionally supported by Ride25 meaning that everything will be organised for you including all your hotels, ferry trip, support vehicles, meals, snacks… even down to your own personalised cycling shirts, so that all you need to do is enjoy this amazing challenge and ultimately have fun!

View Strava routes and more route details HERE