KillSpills 2007 rally - the 617 Ride

In a change from its annual KillSpills Rally to Westminster,  617 riders will set off on a London to Donington ride on 26th May – and attempt three world records in the process.

617 represents the number of diesel related killed or seriously injured (KSI) accidents which occurred between 2000 - 2005.

The ride will be fully escorted by Metropolitan Police motorcyclists to the Donington Park circuit where a new biking event, BikeFestUK is being held and where KillSpills will be publicising its anti diesel-spills campaign.

The day will also see KillSpills going for three world records:

• the longest police escorted motorcycle parade - 617 Bikes London to Donington  - 87,500 bike miles!
  
• The widest variety of makes and models of motorcycles taking part in a single parade - Donington Park
• The ‘Donington 4,000’ - the greatest number of motorcycles completing a circuit of a Moto GP race track at one time
  

 
The day starts early at 07.30 in London with the KillSpills team delivering their annual report on the dangers of diesel spills to the Prime Minister at No 10 Downing Street.

They then join the 617 Ride for an 8.0am ride from Embankment (Westminster Bridge end) to ITN and then to the BBC Television Centre before heading north, (with an escort provided by the Metropolitan Police), 140 miles along the M1 to the home of the UK round of Moto GP – Donington Park Race Circuit.

The event has been designed to be a fun-filled and entertaining day from start to finish but with a serious message – diesel spills kill. 

To take part in the 617 Ride, riders will have to pre-register with KillSpills, hold a full motorcycle licence and have a bike capable of travelling at 70 mph on the motorway.

For more on KillSpills, sponsored by the British Motorcycle Federation (BMF), and information on how to register for the 617 Ride or take part in the world record attempt, go to www.killspills.org.uk or visit www.bmf.co.uk.