Triumph ’ s factory workshop Inspired by the shared 1959 history and the enduring connection between music and motorcycle culture from the birth of rock and roll to the teenage café racer and beyond , Gibson and Triumph set out to create a unique custom edition to highlight and support the incredibly important fundraising aims and passion of The Distinguished Gentleman ’ s Ride . Reflecting the passion that Gibson and Triumph designers share for beautiful design , precision , performance and world-class craftsmanship , the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue and Bonneville T120 were chosen to be hand-customised by Triumph ’ s world-leading design team at the Triumph factory workshop in Hinckley , the global HQ and home of Triumph . Unlike the Gibson , which is as close to a clone in every way you can imagine to the real deal ( of which only 650 were ever made ), Triumph couldn ’ t just bring back an original 1959 Bonneville T120 for a one-off . Instead , the Hinckley firm has taken the modern interpretation - the 2022 Bonneville T120 - and given it a host of special features to make it stand out . Chief among these is the paint scheme , with both the Bonneville and the Les Paul sharing the same iconic sunburst inspired paint scheme . There are , of course , the usual plaques in commemoration of the collaboration , but topping it all off is the unique saddle on the Bonneville . Hidden away at the rear of the bike is a set of three guitar picks with each nestled within its own sleeve built into the leather seat . The 1959 Legends guitar and motorcycle will together be offered as the highest fundraiser reward for the 2022 ride and ship out with signed documentation from the CEOs of both Triumph and Gibson certifying their authenticity . The 2022 Distinguished Gentleman ’ s Ride represents a major milestone in Triumph ’ s sponsorship , marking nine years of support , with over 100,000 riders in over 900 cities across the world , raising over $ 31million USD for men ’ s mental health and prostate cancer awareness . The 2022 event is set to ride out on Sunday , May 22nd with events confirmed across New Zealand .
022 history of Crete . The white roads of Tuscany take centre stage over the weekend of 27-30 May , when the entire motorcycle pool will comprise Moto Guzzi V85 TT models . Then there is a trip to The Balkans ( from June 18-25 ) and two action-packed North African experiences , in Tunisia , from October 15-24 , and Morocco , from December 24 to January 8 , 2023 . The crown jewel in the Guzzi Experience , however , is a holdout from 2021 . The 2022 Moto Guzzi Experience , the “ Centennial Trip ” was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic with riders aiming to reach the northernmost-point in Europe , Nordkapp in Norway . Offering a full 27 days on the road , from August 16 to September 11 , and travelling through the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Europe , the Centennial Trip ends at the Moto Guzzi Mandello del Lario plant , during the GMG - Giornate Mondiali Moto Guzzi , when the celebrations for the Eagle brand ’ s first 100 years will be in full swing .
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