OK I've not gone yet, but aren't you lucky I'm a nut with a camera, make no mistake, I'll be going to the ASAP and posting the pictures for all to see.
TRIUMPH REVEALS NEW FACTORY VISITOR CENTRE
Factory Visitor Experience open to public from November 1
TRIUMPH today revealed its new factory visitor centre, a £4million development at its factory in Hinckley, Leicester.
The Triumph Factory Visitor Experience will be open to the public five days a week, free of charge, from November 1.
It features the world’s rarest collection of Triumph’s according to the firm, including the Bonneville ridden by Steve McQueen in the Great Escape.
There will be eight themed areas showcasing the British marque through its 115-year history and today, plus a ‘Triumph 1902 Café’ – named after the year the firm was born.
Entry will be free to the public while guided tours will be £15 and held four days a week.
Triumph brand managed Miles Perkins said the opening of centre, in which the firm has invested £4million, marked a “pivotal year” for Triumph, in which it had signed a deal to supply engines for Moto2 from 2019.
He also pointed to Triumph this year agreeing a partnership to build middleweight bikes with Indian firm Bajaj.
Triumph said in a press release: ‘Triumph Motorcycles has opened the doors to an immersive new Visitor Centre that will allow fans to go behind-the-scenes and journey through a 115 years of motorcycling excellence.
‘Based at the brand’s headquarters and UK manufacturing facilities in Hinckley, Leicestershire it is set to open on 1 November. The Triumph Factory Experience is free to visit and will showcase an exclusive collection of never-before-seen exhibits centred around the design, engineering and manufacture of Triumph’s most iconic models.
‘Among the most exciting exhibits will be the most famous film Triumph of all time – the Triumph Bonneville on which Steve McQueen attempted to jump the border fence in The Great Escape, which has been lovingly restored to working order.
‘Elsewhere, the two-wheeled stars from road, track and screen include the very first Triumph No1 from 1902, the Speed Triple ridden by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 2 and the latest race engine prototype for the 2019 Moto2TM championship.
‘Visitors will be able to book a guided tour of the Hinckley factory, which is at the heart of motorcycle manufacturing in the UK and is the spiritual home of Triumph. This extensive behind the scenes tour of the engineering and manufacturing facilities will give an unprecedented insight into Triumph’s unique and leading approach to designing and building motorcycles.’
Paul Stroud, Triumph’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are very proud and excited to be able to invite Triumph and motorcycling fans from around the world to come and experience our brand first-hand, here at the factory where every Triumph starts its life.
“With so many important and rare bikes on display, the Visitor Experience will be a must for motorcycle and film fans alike, but also an opportunity to help us celebrate our proud heritage and our passion for building great motorcycles. We hope this rewards and inspires every fan of the brand, and ignites a love for Triumph in a whole new generation.’’
That's it, I'll not be able to sleep now.
TRIUMPH REVEALS NEW FACTORY VISITOR CENTRE
Factory Visitor Experience open to public from November 1
TRIUMPH today revealed its new factory visitor centre, a £4million development at its factory in Hinckley, Leicester.
The Triumph Factory Visitor Experience will be open to the public five days a week, free of charge, from November 1.
It features the world’s rarest collection of Triumph’s according to the firm, including the Bonneville ridden by Steve McQueen in the Great Escape.
There will be eight themed areas showcasing the British marque through its 115-year history and today, plus a ‘Triumph 1902 Café’ – named after the year the firm was born.
Entry will be free to the public while guided tours will be £15 and held four days a week.
Triumph brand managed Miles Perkins said the opening of centre, in which the firm has invested £4million, marked a “pivotal year” for Triumph, in which it had signed a deal to supply engines for Moto2 from 2019.
He also pointed to Triumph this year agreeing a partnership to build middleweight bikes with Indian firm Bajaj.
Triumph said in a press release: ‘Triumph Motorcycles has opened the doors to an immersive new Visitor Centre that will allow fans to go behind-the-scenes and journey through a 115 years of motorcycling excellence.
‘Based at the brand’s headquarters and UK manufacturing facilities in Hinckley, Leicestershire it is set to open on 1 November. The Triumph Factory Experience is free to visit and will showcase an exclusive collection of never-before-seen exhibits centred around the design, engineering and manufacture of Triumph’s most iconic models.
‘Among the most exciting exhibits will be the most famous film Triumph of all time – the Triumph Bonneville on which Steve McQueen attempted to jump the border fence in The Great Escape, which has been lovingly restored to working order.
‘Elsewhere, the two-wheeled stars from road, track and screen include the very first Triumph No1 from 1902, the Speed Triple ridden by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 2 and the latest race engine prototype for the 2019 Moto2TM championship.
‘Visitors will be able to book a guided tour of the Hinckley factory, which is at the heart of motorcycle manufacturing in the UK and is the spiritual home of Triumph. This extensive behind the scenes tour of the engineering and manufacturing facilities will give an unprecedented insight into Triumph’s unique and leading approach to designing and building motorcycles.’
Paul Stroud, Triumph’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are very proud and excited to be able to invite Triumph and motorcycling fans from around the world to come and experience our brand first-hand, here at the factory where every Triumph starts its life.
“With so many important and rare bikes on display, the Visitor Experience will be a must for motorcycle and film fans alike, but also an opportunity to help us celebrate our proud heritage and our passion for building great motorcycles. We hope this rewards and inspires every fan of the brand, and ignites a love for Triumph in a whole new generation.’’
That's it, I'll not be able to sleep now.
That he did
you may be surprised to learn that I know who Dick Turpin is.
