Following a successful partnership in 2024, Lone Star Analysis Ltd, PLEXSYS and Raytheon UK will continue to support the RAF Association’s annual global cycling event, RAFA Rides.
A leading provider of modelling and simulation software solutions, PLEXSYS has supported RAFA Rides for several years, demonstrating the company’s commitment to supporting military veterans and their families.
Nick Mouncey, Director at PLEXSYS said: “We are honoured to support RAFA Rides because every pedal stroke honours the courage and sacrifice of our RAF veterans and their families. Together, we ride for a brighter future and a stronger community.”
Raytheon UK, a technology company focused on defence, aerospace, cyber and intelligence, first launched its partnership with the RAF Association in 2020, with employees volunteering to support the Association’s Connections for Life service. In 2023, Raytheon UK expanded that support, sponsoring RAFA Rides for the first time and helping the Association to grow the event, bringing together more riders than ever before.
Jeff Lewis, Chief Executive and Managing Director at Raytheon UK, said: “Raytheon UK is committed to supporting the armed forces and veterans. RAFA Rides gives us an excellent opportunity to demonstrate that support whilst also providing great fun to those that are taking part. We are proud to be a silver sponsor for 2024, and we look forward to joining cyclists from across the world in raising funds for the RAF community.”
Lone Star Analysis Ltd has longstanding ties with the Royal Air Force. Having recently opened a UK office in Lincoln the company, which is a provider of applied decision intelligence and engineering solutions, continues to support the RAF with Optimisation Models covering the F35 and Typhoon forces.
Robin Adlam, Managing Director at Lone Star Analysis Ltd, said: “The RAF Association continues to provide essential support to the RAF community. We are proud to offer Lone Star’s support with our sponsorship of RAFA Rides and in doing so, contribute to the RAF Association’s efforts to provide much-needed help to the thousands in the RAF community.”
Cate Driscoll, Head of Partnerships & Events at the RAF Association, said “We are thrilled to have the support of Lone Star Analysis Ltd, PLEXSYS and Raytheon UK again for this year’s RAFA Rides. Through RAFA Rides we are able to create a strong global community of cyclists who share a common cause – supporting serving RAF personnel, veterans and their families.
“Since its inception, RAFA Rides has been a pinnacle of the military cycling events calendar, uniting Air Forces communities locally and internationally. Lone Star Analysis Ltd, PLEXSYS and Raytheon UK are integral to helping us to continue growing that community and the event even further in 2024.”
In 2024, there are more ways than ever for participants to take part in RAFA Rides. Not only is the event returning for a second year to Kendrew Barracks, but this year cyclists also have the unique option of joining rides at two of the RAF’s most prolific stations, RAF Brize Norton and RAF Marham.
Cyclists can also take part from wherever they are in the world by signing up for RAFA Rides Your Way or the global Zwift event.
The RAFA Rides season will begin at RAF Marham on Sunday 2 June, followed by RAF Brize Norton on 8 June and the Kendrew Barracks sportive and global Zwift ride on Saturday 15 June
Find out more about RAFA Rides 2024 and sign up here.
