JOURNAL ARTICLE

Royal Enfield Club.

  • Published In: Cycling Weekly, 2024, n. 454. P. 62 1 of 3

  • Database: SPORTDiscus with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Smythe, Simon 3 of 3

Abstract

This article from Cycling Weekly discusses the history of Royal Enfield, a British-turned-Indian motorcycle brand. The article explains that Royal Enfield originally started as a bicycle company in Redditch, England, before transitioning to motorcycles. The brand's name comes from an order to supply gun parts to the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield, Middlesex. The article also mentions a specific Royal Enfield bicycle model from the early 1960s, highlighting its original condition and period-correct components. While Royal Enfield motorcycles are more well-known, the article emphasizes the significance of the brand's bicycles in British bike history. Extracted from the article

Additional Information

  • Source:Cycling Weekly. 2024/04, Issue 454, p62
  • Document Type:Product Review
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:09515852
  • Accession Number:176668949

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