Charts the history and development of one of the world's largest cycle and motorcycle manufacturers in the early twentieth century - Rudge-Whitworth.Over two thousand Rudge machines are still in existence, and are still being enjoyed by their owners today.Covers the invention of the Rudge Multi gear engine leading to the racing success of the Isle of Man TT.Superbly illustrated with nearly 200 original photographs (180 colour and 15 black & white)Bryan Reynolds is Vice President of the Rudge Enthusiast's Club and was founder of the Vintage Rudge Register and 'Rudgespares'.

Brian Reynolds' first motorcycle was a 1939 Rudge Sports Special, which he still owns today. He subsequently purchased a 1922 Rudge Multi, and AJW Python and various other Rudge machines. Bryan is Vice President of the Rudge Enthusiast's Club and the Marque Specialist for the Vintage Motor Cycle Club Ltd, of which he is a past director. He was also founder of the Vintage Rudge Register and 'Rudgespares', sourcing and manufacturing parts for all Rudge machines.