M6toll continues support for Ride to the Wall

Midland Expressway Limited, operators of the M6toll, are gearing up to support charity bikers event Ride to the Wall as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations. 

On Saturday 7 October, approximately 2,000 bikers are anticipated to pass through the toll booths en route to the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas.

This annual charity event draws bikers from all corners of the UK and abroad, uniting in a journey to the Armed Forces Memorial to honour and remember our serving and fallen service men and women while raising vital funds for the Arboretum.

James Hodson, chief operating officer at M6toll, expressed their pride in supporting Ride to the Wall for a remarkable 15 years.

He stated: "We’re honoured to provide complimentary passage to the riders traveling with the official groups on their way to the National Memorial Arboretum, ensuring around 2,000 bikers pass through smoothly and safely."

The riders will commence their journey from 11 distinct starting points across the Midlands, converging at the expansive 150-acre site for a poignant act of remembrance.

Registered riders are expected to travel in official groups, accompanied by dedicated volunteer marshals, traversing the M6toll through T5 (Shenstone) and T6 (Burntwood) plazas between 10am and 11am.

To facilitate a smooth passage, the wide load lanes (far left lanes) at both plazas will be marked with a green arrow, ensuring the Ride to the Wall participants can flow through freely. In order to minimize congestion at the traffic lights, event organizers kindly request that riders refrain from exiting at T4 (Weeford).

Martin Dickinson, founder of Ride to the Wall, added: “Once again Midland Express Limited are very kindly offering free passage to Motorcyclists attending Ride to the Wall.

"The gesture not only saves riders rummaging through rain drenched clothing normally to find change but allows for a free flowing passage meaning any congestion to the local community is kept to a minimum.

"Without the support of the M6 Toll the journey to the Arboretum would be far more stressful at I time when we all come together to remember our fallen.”