The GE Memorial Ride leaves Sandown Airport at noon on Saturday 4 July 2026, forming the ride-out part of the Gordon Endler Memorial weekend. Riders gather at the airfield before heading out on the memorial route, with the event raising money for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance after a weekend that has grown into a two-day gathering.
You do not need to be on two wheels to feel part of the day. Spectators often turn up to see the bikes roll out and to support a cause that matters on the island when minutes count. The memorial weekend also includes an evening party from 4pm on the Saturday and a family show on the Sunday at the same venue, with camping available for anyone making a full weekend of it rather than a single afternoon.
Admission details for the ride are still to be confirmed on the poster, so check organiser updates before travelling. Sandown is straightforward to reach from most of the island, and the airfield has room for a crowd without feeling cramped. For other sport and fitness events on the Isle of Wight or local fundraisers, the community events calendar is the place to look.
