On Saturday the 4th of June 9 riders plan to take the route of Squadron Leader Bushell through Europe, on the Great Escape 2 Trip. The rider will be aboard Triumph Motorbikes to play homage to the famous file, the Great Escape.The trip is being organised to raise money for Help for Heroes and The Royal British Legion charities. The riders will endeavour to complete the journey within 2 weeks, covering over 3,000 miles.
Fundraisers hope that the trip will raise £10,000 to assist in the car of our UK troops today and it will be divided between the two charities. The aim is also to remember those that were Prisoner of War during World War II.
Riders have been given Triumph motorbikes for the duration of the journey, starting the trip at former RAF Biggin Hill. Stops will include Trier train station and Ypres for the riders to attend the Last Post Parade before heading home.
The Triumph bikes that have been donated for the adventure include Boneville models and a Triumph T100. The T100 has been developed to look similar to the one Steve McQueen used in the iconic scene to jump the barbed wire fence. Contact Destination Triumph, a motorcycle dealership in Sussex for more information about the models.
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