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Embark upon a journey from Italy to
Birmingham, an adventure celebrating the
Brooks England soul.
roots
Embark upon a journey from Italy to Birmingham,
an adventure celebrating the Brooks England soul.
This is the journey
This is the journey
A trip home to the place where – in 1866 – John Boultbee founded Brooks England. Our journey will encapsulate the character of Brooks England, while celebrating the great traditions of craftsmanship, and showing an appreciation for authenticity. Along this journey homeward, the riders will connect with the landscape, people, nature and culture around them.
A trip home to the place where – in 1866 – John Boultbee founded Brooks England. Our journey will encapsulate the character of Brooks England, while celebrating the great traditions of craftsmanship, and showing an appreciation for authenticity. Along this journey homeward, the riders will connect with the landscape, people, nature and culture around them.
Between wider and horizons distinctive places
Between wider and horizons distinctive places
This journey will be more than a bike ride, it will be an adventure that fosters human connections, wherever they might be found along the way. An unpredictable voyage along a winding path, lined with opportunities to discover. Inspirations from the road will stoke the meditations of the riders, as they cross Europe on this unique endeavor.
This journey will be more than a bike ride, it will be an adventure that fosters human connections, wherever they might be found along the way. An unpredictable voyage along a winding path, lined with opportunities to discover. Inspirations from the road will stoke the meditations of the riders, Europe on this unique endeavor. as they cross
START
Pozzoleone
(IT)
(IT)
The place where Cambium saddles are manufactured.
POINT OF INTEREST
Lake
Reschen
(IT)
(IT)
An artificial lake holding hidden secrets of a submerged town.
POINT OF INTEREST
Arlberg
Pass
(AT)
(AT)
A valley-splitting climb in the shadow of towering massifs.
POINT OF INTEREST
Lake
Constance
(CH/DE/AT)
(CH/DE/AT)
A sprawling shimmering freshwater lake bordering three countries.
POINT OF INTEREST
Black
Forest
(DE)
(DE)
A dense forest canopy that has inspired centuries of tales and adventures.
POINT OF INTEREST
Arenberg
forest
(FR)
(FR)
A fabled crucible of bike racing, the cobbled trench is one of the toughest roads to ride.
POINT OF INTEREST
Muur
van
Geraards­bergen
(BE)
(BE)
Another pro cycling landmark, in the Ronde van Vlaanderen they say ‘The Wall shall choose the winner’ and it often does.
POINT OF INTEREST
English
Channel
-
Dunkirk
(FR)
(FR)
A dash for the coast, leaving mainland Europe behind and crossing the English Channel.
POINT OF INTEREST
White
cliffs
of
Dover
(UK)
(UK)
A defining image of the island of Britain.
POINT OF INTEREST
London
(UK)
(UK)
The cultural and economic centre of England, with a history spanning nearly two millennia.
POINT OF INTEREST
English
countryside
(UK)
(UK)
There could be no better way to complete this odyssey than by traversing the ‘green and pleasant land’.
FINISH
Birmingham
-
Brooks
Factory
(UK)
(UK)
Back where it all began, the heart of leather saddles manufacturing.
START
Lake Reschen
Arlberg Pass
Lake Constance
Black Forest
Arenberg forest
Muur van
Geraardsbergen
English Channel
Dunkirk
White cliffs
of Dover
London
English countryside
FINISH
The three players
The three players
Meet the intrepid riders who will take on this voyage of discovery as they cross Europe in search of our Roots.
journey us Experience the with
journey us Experience the with
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