Jupiter’s Travels 50th Anniversary (October 6th 1973 – 2023)
6th October 2023 will be the 50th anniversary of the first day of the round-the-world journey that became Jupiter’s Travels.
Many kind people have said they’d like to help me mark the day by gathering at various places around the world, reading from the book, and perhaps raising a glass. If you’d like to get involved, you’ll find details below of all the venues (and suggestions).
If you’d like to join in by hosting your own 50th anniversary celebration, fill out the form at the bottom of this page and I’ll add your venue to the list.
In London, UK
Michael Herrington has booked space at The Blue Lion pub at 133 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8TU, which is directly opposite the building occupied by the Sunday Times in 1973.
In Bristol, UK
If you are in Bristol, join Jacqui Furneaux somewhere for an anniversary drink on Oct 6th.
In Hinckley, UK
Faye Howe suggests meeting around noon on 6th October at the 1902 Cafe inside the Triumph factory, Normandy Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE20 3BZ.
Faye says: “This is not an official Triumph meeting. I live near the factory and often visit there to look at the free museum and have a cup of coffee. The cafe in the factory is open to the public. I thought this venue was apt due to Ted riding a Triumph on his first journey.”
In Whitburn, Tyne & Wear, UK
John Warren has said: “If anyone in the North East of England would like to join us on the 6th October, we will be in the back room of the Jolly Sailor at 7.30pm. The pub has parking for bikes.
The Jolly Sailor pub’s address is East Street, Whitburn, Nr Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR6 7BZ.
In Winchester, UK
Max Hope has suggested The Wykeham Arms at 75 Kingsgate Street, Winchester SO23 9PE.
In Dublin, Ireland
It was Joe Kearns who first suggested this whole idea. He’s arranging to meet people at a city centre pub in Dublin.
In Fremantle, Australia
Damon (Oly) Pages-Oliver and Ewen Macgregor invite you to Retro Moto Co. from 4.30pm on October 6th at 25 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle, Western Australia. Oly says: “Be good to have a catch up and chat about the inspiration Ted had on us all to hit the road.”
In Bad Honnef, Germany
Jonathan D’Souza says: Would be awesome for a few like minded travellers to meet up to celebrate the anniversary at Cafe Proffitlich in Rhöndorf, Bad Honnef, Germany 54604 on October 6th.
In Oslo, Norway
David Keir suggests that people meet at a new motorcycle café that’s opened in Oslo from 16:00 on October 6th: Motor In. Cafe, Konghellegata 14, Oslo. Near Carl Berners Plass. (It’s a national holiday week in Norway, as it happens).
In Bangkok, Thailand
David Brettell invites you to the Robin Hood Pub from 7pm on October 6th. The pub is located at P.B Building 597/1-3 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand.
In Alabama, USA
Greg Turp and friends are planning to meet up at the True Story Brewing Company in Birmingham, Alabama, from noon on October 6th. The venue address is 5510 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212.
Maurice Laroque-Turgeau invites you to share a toast in honor of Ted and the book that launched a thousand adventures at The Buzzard Lounge at the Barber Vintage Festival from noon on October 6th. The venue is in Row “D” of the festival’s Swap Meet Area, at 6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy, Leeds, AL 35094.
In California, USA
Ravi Verma wrote: That’s a wonderful idea so we can all celebrate together. I sent the idea to the BMW Norcal club members who I rode to Baja last year on my Yamaha. I live in Fremont, San Francisco Bay Area.
In Utah, USA
Nicholas Kubelius says he would love to host a celebration in Salt Lake City. It might be at a bar, a moto repair garage, or in his shop and Lexus dealership.
