Event Details

Sun
24
May
2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm IBCC

Inspire 26 – Bomber Command at 90

Colour image of lots of motorbikes at Inspire
Each year, the IBCC welcomes hundreds of bikers to the site.  Last year saw over 600 motorcycles taking part.
This year’s InSpire Ride event at the International Bomber Command Centre will pay tribute to the creation of Bomber Command in July 1936 – 90 years ago.

What is InSpire?

InSpire 26 is a motorcycling charity event run by motorcyclists for motorcyclists, in partnership with the International Bomber Command Centre.

This year’s event takes place on Sunday 24th May, from 10.00am – 4.00pm.  In addition, there is a Northern and Southern ride in and once here you will be able to take part in our Service of Commemoration, take free guided tours of the site and learn about its history, meet fellow bikers and supporters, see the flypast and soak up the atmosphere.

InSpire 26 is a charity fundraising event for the IBCC and we would be grateful for your continued support.  We are asking for Voluntary Contributions of £10.00 to support our remembrance, heritage preservation, education and outreach work.  Gift Aiding this donation adds to this support as the charity will receive 25% extra from the Government, at no cost to you. You must be a UK taxpayer to do this. To register your contribution, ride-ins or the pillion packages please click here

You could also choose to join our VIP’s with the packages below:

InSpireRide VIP Solo Rider – £55 (75 bike limit)

·        IBCC Wristband (collect on arrival)

·        Free Priority Access to the Chadwick Centre Exhibition (usually £11.50 pp)

·        Professional Photo of YOUR bike in Front of The Spire

·        Free access to a VIP lounge with complimentary tea & coffee all day and a bacon, sausage or veggie burger bap on arrival.

 

InSpireRide VIP Rider & Pillion – £65

As above but your pillion also has free access to the VIP Lounge and The Chadwick Exhibition with their additional wristband.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be supporting the event with a flypast.

Ride Ins
The Northern Ride will start from the Barton-upon-Humber services Lidl car park. Forecast timings are for the ride to leave at 9:50am prompt to get to the IBCC for 11:30am.
The Southern Ride is set to leave from Woody’s Bar at Woodland Waters at 10am to get to the IBCC at 11:15am.
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Event Details

Sun
24
May
2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm IBCC