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Theres a Britain out there that you never knew existed. A Britain of
back roads and byways. A Britain a 1953 motorcyclist would still recognise.
A Britain where real ale is still served from micro breweries to accompany
real food that has'nt seen a sell by date or a roll of cling film.
A Britain where the Gaffers from the old Triumph motorcycle factory
would feel at home in.
What they would'nt recognise is the new generation of Triumph motorcycle
. Up from 12 to over 100 bhp yet still capable of following the meandering
lanes of the Kingdom.
And so this journey will be recreated for the benefit of a worthy charity.
Please
feel free to donate to Cancer Research
Original
Story first printed in Motorcycling Magazine
15 Oct 1953
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About The Gallop
Nigel Winter is riding his Triumph motorcycle to raise money for Cancer
Research. Lands End to John O Groats….hardly original ???. True
but Winter’s route recreates a 1953 journey made by the “Gaffers”
of the old Triumph motorcycle factory.
Motorcyclists are famous for their largesse. Away from the razamataz of
modern celebrity orientated fund raising, thousands of motorcyclists go
about raising money for charity. Every weekend motorcyclists have toy
runs, regular rides for children in sidecars and motorcycle clubs adopt
charities. There’s a long connection between motorcyclists and charity.
And in the 1960’s motorcycles were the nations 4th largest foreign
currency earner. Chief amongst them was the mighty Triumph. Whilst all
have gone, Triumph remain. On several occasions over the last 10 years
they have held the title of the largest motorcycle manufacturer in Europe
! Small wonder the nations motorcyclists our proud of Triumph’s
recent achievements and their own reputation for charity.
 Our
islands our small but varied. “Everyone” it seems has an idea
of travelling from Lands End to John O Groats. But you can’t just
create a ride like the Gaffers Gallop.
There were pioneers first. As these islands have changed, our motorcycles
have changed. Our generosity to good causes remains constant. Please
feel free to donate to Cancer Research
STARTS JUNE 2007 VIA “ALL POINTS TRIUMPH” THE LENGTH
OF THE NATION.
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