Regular readers of Nacelle will know that our Patron, Norman Hyde, has been diagnosed with dementia and in his own inimitable way, Norman’s response has been to ask past Chairman, Ken Talbot and myself, Steve Jackson, to join with him in raising much needed funds for the charity, Dementia UK, with the help of Triumph Owners’ Motor Cycle Club Members and Triumph UK.
Triumph UK proud to support ‘Ride to Recall’ in aid of Dementia UK
Norman Hyde’s ‘Ride to Recall’ fundraising work for Dementia UK is supported by the Triumph Owners’ Motor Cycle Club and Triumph UK, with a host of activities aiming to raise funds for specialist dementia nursing services.
Triumph and Norman Hyde have a long history together. Hyde joined the company in 1964 as an apprentice, and went on to work in various development roles at Triumph as well as setting up his own ventures producing Triumph performance parts. He also excelled in drag racing and sprinting, claiming several world records on Triumph-powered machines.
Hyde retired in 2018 and was recognised for his contribution to the British motorcycle industry by the Triumph Owners’ Motor Cycle Club, who appointed him their patron.
Having been diagnosed with dementia, Hyde started fundraising for Dementia UK, the only UK-wide charity dedicated to specialist dementia nursing. Dementia UK is there for the whole family, and their nurses (known as Admiral Nurses) provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.
There are around 944,000 people living with dementia in the UK (including 70,800 living with young onset dementia, where symptoms develop under the age of 65), and right now
there are less than 500 Admiral Nurses to support them and their families. ‘Ride to Recall’ will run throughout 2026 with the aim of securing funds to help Dementia UK reach more people with its services.
With the help from the Triumph Owners’ Motor Cycle Club and Triumph UK, Hyde is inviting all motorcyclists to complete an 81-mile Ride to Recall (Norman is 81 years old this year).
Devron Boulton, Triumph Motorcycles General Manager UK & Ireland, said: “Norman Hyde is a close friend and partner of Triumph UK, and we have followed with admiration his fundraising efforts since his diagnosis. We are proud to support Ride to Recall and help raise much needed funds for Dementia UK to provide support and advice for people affected by dementia. With one in two of us being affected by dementia in our lifetime, securing support for the condition is vital. We want to help more families access the support they need and live as well as possible.”
‘Ride to Recall’ will run throughout 2026 so how can you get involved and help.
Take part in an 81-mile Ride to Recall (Norman is 81 years old this year)
Set off on an adventure on a Ride to Recall 81. No sat-nav, no map, just set off and 81 miles later stop, take a selfie of you and your bike, make a note of where you are and send it all in to (steve@tigercubandterrier.com) for the Ride to Recall pages of Nacelle. Then make a donation of whatever you can afford (perhaps asking family and friends to sponsor you) to Dementia UK on the JustGiving page below.
Please make your Donations using the link below
Get Your Personalised Certificate
Once you’ve completed your ride and made your donation, you qualify for a personalised ‘Certificate of Achievement’ to hang on your wall.
Just send an A5 size Stamped Self Addressed Envelope* to:
Steve Jackson, 4 Hillside Close, Mow Cop, Staffordshire. ST7 4PQ
*Please remember to include your name, the model and registration number of the Triumph you rode. Plus £0.50 pence to help pay for the certificate.
