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Cycling Road Collection

Revving up the Engine of Rudge, the Essex Motor Club's members embark on a thrilling cycling road adventure through the picturesque countryside

Background imageCycling Road Collection: Engine Of Rudge

Engine Of Rudge
28th March 1914: The engine of a Rudge motorcycle, ridden by Cyril Pullin, at a BMCRC meeting at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCycling Road Collection: Essex Motor Club

Essex Motor Club
30th August 1912: A crowd gathers at the garage of the Eagle Hotel for the start of the Essex Motor Clubs run to York. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCycling Road Collection: Climbing Rural Road

Climbing Rural Road
11th August 1911: Motorcyclists with an Indian sidecar climbing up a country road during the 3rd day of the Auto Cycle Union Reliability Trials. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCycling Road Collection: Water Course

Water Course
9th August 1911: A motorcyclist tackles the water course during the Auto Cycle Union Reliability Trials. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCycling Road Collection: Watching Trials

Watching Trials
11th August 1911: Spectators watching the Auto Cycle Union Reliability Trials at Blue Bank. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCycling Road Collection: Motorcycle Meeting

Motorcycle Meeting
4th October 1913: The start of the 17th Short Motorcycle Handicap at the BARC Autumn Meeting at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCycling Road Collection: Brooklands Side-Car

Brooklands Side-Car
18th October 1913: The start of the motorcycle side-car race at the British Motor Cycle Race Club Open Championship Meeting at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCycling Road Collection: Junior TT Start

Junior TT Start
19th May 1914: Competitors at the start of the Isle of Man Junior Tourist Trophy Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCycling Road Collection: Riding Past House

Riding Past House
12th August 1911: A motorcyclist riding along a country road after completing the Greenhow Hill climb during the 4th day of the Auto Cycle Union Reliability Trials



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Revving up the Engine of Rudge, the Essex Motor Club's members embark on a thrilling cycling road adventure through the picturesque countryside. Climbing rural roads, they pass by a sparkling water course, its gentle flow providing a soothing contrast to the roaring engines. Watching trials at the side of the road, spectators cheer on the brave riders as they navigate challenging obstacles. The Motorcycle Meeting comes alive with the sound of revving engines and the smell of hot oil. A Junior TT start ignites a sense of excitement and anticipation. Riding past quaint houses, the cyclists wave to onlookers, their side-cars bouncing in rhythm with the terrain. The journey continues, each pedal stroke bringing them closer to the finish line and the thrill of the ride.