One Man. Two Wheels. Over 10,000 miles across 24 countries…
PART TWO OF CAPTAIN FAWCETT’S GREAT EXPEDITION 2023 IS UNDERWAY.
19th June – 13th July – Northern Europe
Richie Finney (aka Captain Fawcett’s Right Hand Man), Founder of the Norfolk-based Gentleman’s Grooming Company Captain Fawcett Ltd, is on the road again. PART TWO of the GREAT EXPEDITION 2023 sees the intrepid explorer and his motorcycle take to the majestic highways of northern Europe.
Covering 16,000km across 24 countries, the idea is to enjoy reunions with old friends, connect with new people and showcase the brand’s multi-award winning Gentleman’s Grooming products. But above all, to connect with the European barbershop community and share great moments on their home territory.
Richie Finney says: ‘I’m calling in at barbershops across Europe to deepen friendships and make new acquaintances – barbers, customers and distributors alike. Why Europe? Of course after Brexit we are no longer dealing with a single state (the EU) but 27 individual countries, each with their own nuances and customs requirements. Some 78% of our orders go overseas and, furthermore, Captain Fawcett is hugely proud to be named a Department for Business and Trade Export Champion for 4 years running.
In my experience it’s vital to cement relationships in real life and make the effort to meet people on their own patch. I always prefer a handshake over a Zoom call! Just as the traditional barbershop experience is hands-on by nature, tangible moments of connection are the heart and soul of good, honest trade.’
The three part journey began in May, visiting barbershops in Spain. Ably supported by in-country Spanish distributor El Mirall Distribuciones, the trip proved hugely successful, making new business contacts, reinforcing existing relationships and raising public awareness of the brand through barbershop events and enthusiastic coverage in the Spanish media.
Tian of Tian Stil Home in Vinaròs says ‘Our barbershop is a meeting place for talk, beers, live music. It’s never just about the haircut. It’s a vibe. It’s about people and friendship. Captain Fawcett really gets that so it was fantastic to host the Great Expedition here in Spain. Captain Fawcett rocks.’
In Part Two Captain Fawcett and his barber chums will be hosting magnificent evenings across Scandinavia, the Baltics and many of the world’s great northerly cities.
Use the Live Tracker to follow the Right Hand Man as he rides through Europe in real time!
Tune into Fawcett’s Diary for regular updates from the road… photos, stories and up to the minute mayhem guaranteed!
PART TWO
Hull, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Svendborg, Naestved, Copenhagen, Landskrona, Boras, Gothenburg, Fredrikstard, Oslo, Spanga, Bromma, Helsinki, Tallin, Tartu, Riga, Vilnius, Poznan, Berlin, Luxembourg, Antwerp, Zaltbommel, Hook of Holland to Harwich.
Stops are marked on a specially designed map highlighting the route. Hover over the map to reveal Barbershop events.
PART THREE
SEP/OCT 2023
South Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland & Paris.