Ride Pure - The Royal Enfield Podcast

“Riders wanted their smartphone on the Himalayan, so we started looking and found a unique Royal Enfield way” - Matt Cardenas In this episode of the Ride Pure podcast, we are talking with Pawan and Matt about the Tripper Dash a full TFT 4-inch circle screen that can display a full-map view sourced by Google Maps. A perfect addition to the all-new Himalayan, that has everything you need and nothing you don't.

“People will love the actual performance. It brings more fun to the whole experience” - Ben Edy, Group manager, product development In this episode of #BuiltByTheHimalayas we are discuss the all new single cylinder liquid cooled 452cc Engine. "Sherpa" takes inspiration from the mountain goats that climb some of the highest mountain peaks on the planet and makes the all-new Himalayan a perfect machine for the mountains.

“When one thinks about adventure the very first thing which comes to the mind is proficiency” - Lorenzo Andreucci, Group manager, Product development

Tune in to get his take on the different aspects of the all-new Himalayan and the reason behind its one-of-a-kind design.

"We dreamt, we worked, and we brought exciting things to a blank sheet." - Steve Everitt, Industrial Design Lead In the third episode of this podcast series, Steve and Ed share the joy of designing the all-new Himalayan. They discuss how the team took inspiration from Royal Enfield's spiritual home- the Himalayas while not just designing but also naming the all-new Himalayan colorways.

“Since the whole adventure category has evolved be it the riders, their way of riding and the terrain they go through then of course the motorcycle also needs to evolve.” - Anand Raj, Product strategy lead, Royal Enfield Our second podcast features Anand Raj, aka Andy, whose journey with the Himalayan started back in his college days when he was told to build a motorcycle for touring the Himalayas. We discuss how Andy and his team understood challenges of the riders and how the constantly changing terrain has helped them build the all-new Himalayan.

“But then Bruce Lee came along and changed the paradigm entirely. You gotta be strong. You gotta be agile. You gotta be quick. You gotta be smart. And that’s what’s gonna win. It’s not just brute force. And THAT is the Himalayan for you.” - Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director, Royal Enfield Our first-ever podcast featuring Siddhartha Lal is a rendezvous with the story and making of the all-new Himalayan. All it took was one thought to forge our connection with the mighty mountains and turn it into a machine that is now ready to shake the world of adventure touring. Tune in and dive into the many firsts we achieved with every form and aspect of the all-new Royal Enfield Himalayan. Like we say, this is the one built for all roads, and no roads. And here are all the reasons why.

The story of the world's oldest motorcycle in continuous production since 1932: The Royal Enfield Bullet. On this podcast, Royal Enfield Historian, Gordan May will take you through the incredible journey of a machine that has fought battles, climbed mountains, starred in movies, and brought revolution in the motorcycling industry.

The story of the world's oldest motorcycle in continuous production since 1932: The Royal Enfield Bullet. On this podcast, Indian actor and writer, Vineet Kumar Singh will take you through the incredible journey of a machine that has fought battles, climbed mountains, starred in movies, and, in one village in Rajasthan, even became a god.

In another #IntoTheMotoverse edition of Ride Pure, The Royal Enfield Podcast, Sustainability activist Aninda Sardar hosts Harshvardan Joshi as they talk about mountaineering and scaling Everest. Join us as we scale up and beyond.

In the latest #IntoTheMotoverse edition of Ride Pure, The Royal Enfield Podcast, acclaimed podcaster Shandy hosts artist Haneef Kureshi as he talks about his stunning Royal Enfield street art in Goa. Haneef is also behind the iconic artwork displayed in our Ride Pure Podcast.

Welcome to the #PureCruising series of the Ride Pure podcast, a celebration of Royal Enfield’s heritage of producing superb cruisers, from India’s first home-built cruiser, the Citybike, right through to the new Super Meteor 650.

In this episode we hear from some of the key members of the team that created and developed the Super Meteor 650. They are: Adrian Sellers, Industrial Design Lead for the Super Meteor; Mark Wells, Royal Enfield’s Chief of Design; Gopal Krishnan Saini, who leads Clay and Hard Modelling at the Royal Enfield Technology Centre in Chennai; Darline Vogel, the Creative Lead for Colour, Trim and Graphics at the UK Technology Centre and Vaijayanta Singh Deka who performs the same function at the India Technology Centre. 

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Until then, we wish you great roads and safe riding.

In this episode of #IntoTheMotoverse edition of Ride Pure, South Pole rider Santhosh Vijay Kumar hosts Polar explorer Louis Rudd to talk about his extraordinary adventures.

Welcome to The Legendary Bullet series of the Ride Pure podcast.

In this episode, Gordon May speaks to passionate members of the Bullet riding community in India. They are Neha Shelal, Manu Raj Sharma, and Doctor Aparna Bandodkar

Unveiled 91 years ago in 1932, the legendary Bullet has stood the test of time as a sports bike, a trials bike, a commuter, a vehicle for exploration, the basis of tens of thousands of custom builds, and an ally of the armed forces. In India, it has been the king of the road since 1955 and unquestionably laid solid foundations for Royal Enfield as we know it today.

In recognition of its unprecedented endurance as the longest motorcycle model in continuous production, we will be talking to people to whom the Bullet means everything over the coming months. They are explorers; restorers and mechanics; customisers and members of the Bullet riding community.

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Welcome to the #PureCruising series of the Ride Pure podcast, a celebration of Royal Enfield’s heritage of producing superb cruisers, from India’s first home-built cruiser, the Citybike, right through to the new Super Meteor 650. 

In this episode, we speak with Shveta Khera, a Dermatologist from Delhi who rides a Stellar Blue Meteor 350. Built around Royal Enfield’s new J platform, the Meteor 350 set a new standard in quality, ride, and finish and has won numerous awards around the world including the prestigious Indian Motorcycle Of The Year Award in 2021, the year of its release.

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#IntoTheMotoverse edition of Ride Pure, The Royal Enfield Podcast, is back with another episode. This time Royal Enfield adventure, rides and community lead Adarsh Saxena hosts DAKAR rider Ashish Raorane to talk about cross-country racing.

In this episode of #IntoTheMotoverse edition, Royal Enfield adventure, rides and community lead Adarsh Saxena hosts international cricketer and commentator Jonty Rhodes. Be prepared to be bowled over as they discuss about cricket, surfing and motorcycling only on Ride Pure, The Royal Enfield Podcast.

Welcome to the #PureCruising series of the Ride Pure podcast, a celebration of Royal Enfield’s heritage of producing superb cruisers, from India’s first home-built cruiser, the Citybike, right through to the new Super Meteor 650. 

In this episode, Gordon May speaks to Royal Enfield rider and enthusiast, Sigmund Quadros, a live sound engineer from Mumbai who rides a Thunderbird 500. The T’bird 500 cruiser was launched in 2012 with Royal Enfield’s seminal 500cc UCE engine and soon became the favourite mount of many Indian long-distance riders.

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In this edition of #IntoTheMotoverse podcast, Gordon May hosts Royal Enfield globetrotter Sabrina Schroeder, as she talks about her adventures in the west. Get on board for interesting riding stories from across the globe only on Ride Pure, The Royal Enfield Podcast.

Pure cruising - Ep 03 - Thunderbird 350 AVL - Love Joshi

Welcome to the #PureCruising series of the Ride Pure podcast, a celebration of Royal Enfield’s heritage of producing superb cruisers, from India’s first home-built cruiser, the Citybike, right through to the new Super Meteor 650.

In this episode, Gordon May speaks to Royal Enfield rider and enthusiast, Love Joshi, a mental health practitioner from Ahmedabad who rides a Thunderbird 350 with an AVL Lean Burn engine. The T’bird 350 AVL was the first of a long and highly successful line of cruisers to bear the Thunderbird moniker.

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Welcome to the #IntoTheMotoverse edition of Ride Pure, The Royal Enfield Podcast. In this episode, Royal Enfield adventure, rides and community lead, Adarsh Saxena hosts Ace Rally Champion CS Santosh about the DAKAR rally and racing. Enjoy!

Pure cruising - Ep 02 - Lightning 535 - Anukaran Singh

Welcome to the #PureCruising series of the Ride Pure podcast, a celebration of Royal Enfield’s heritage of producing superb cruisers, from India’s first home-built cruiser, the Citybike, right through to the new Super Meteor 650.

In this episode, Gordon May speaks to Royal Enfield rider and enthusiast, Anukaran Singh, a fashion designer from Nagpur who rides a Lightning 535 cruiser, India’s biggest and baddest motorcycle when it was released in the late 1990s.

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Welcome to the Pure Cruising series of the Ride Pure podcast, a celebration of Royal Enfield’s heritage of producing superb cruisers, from India’s first home-built cruiser, the Citybike, right through to the new Super Meteor 650.

In this first episode, Gordon May speaks to Royal Enfield rider and enthusiast, Vaibhav Nijhowne, about his Citybike 500, the first true blue cruiser from the Royal Enfield stable.

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Welcome to The Legendary Bullet series of the Ride Pure podcast.

In this episode, Gordon May speaks to renowned Royal Enfield parts supplier, Allan Hitchcock of Hitchcocks Motorcycles, about what the Bullet means to his customers and business, prominent Royal Enfield Owners Club (REOC) member, John Dove, about his passion for Bullets and Madras Bulls rider, Hariharan Srinivasan, known as Hari, who claims he was ‘Born, brought up and built like the Bullet!’

Unveiled 90 years ago in 1932, the legendary Bullet has stood the test of time as a sports bike, a trials bike, a commuter, a vehicle for exploration, the basis of tens of thousands of custom builds, and an ally of the armed forces. In India, it has been the king of the road since 1955 and unquestionably laid solid foundations for Royal Enfield as we know it today.

In recognition of its unprecedented endurance as the longest motorcycle model in continuous production, we will be talking to people to whom the Bullet means everything over the coming months. They are explorers; restorers and mechanics; customisers and members of the Bullet riding community.

If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to like, add us to your favorites, or even leave a review. To ensure you don’t miss any future episodes, please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you have ideas and suggestions for future episodes, do get in touch by email - ridepure@royalenfield.com.

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Welcome to The Legendary Bullet Podcast.

In this third episode, Gordon May speaks to Subhash Sharma, one of the first Bullet explorers from India. In 1971, Subhash and three friends set off on a mammoth 67,000-mile journey on two secondhand 1960’s 350cc Bullets, in the process becoming the first-ever Indian citizens to ride motorcycles around the world. Subhash, the only surviving member of the team, shares his memories of this groundbreaking journey with us.

Unveiled 90 years ago in 1932, the legendary Bullet has stood the test of time as a sports bike, a trials bike, a commuter, a vehicle for exploration, the basis of tens of thousands of custom builds, and an ally of the armed forces. In India, it has been the king of the road since 1955 and unquestionably laid solid foundations for Royal Enfield as we know it today.

In recognition of its unprecedented endurance as the longest motorcycle model in continuous production, we will be talking to people to whom the Bullet means everything over the coming months. They are explorers; restorers and mechanics; customisers and members of the Bullet riding community.

If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to like, add us to your favorites, or even leave a review. To ensure you don’t miss any future episodes, please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you have ideas and suggestions for future episodes, do get in touch by email at ridepure@royalenfield.com.

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Welcome to The Legendary Bullet series of the Ride Pure podcast.

In this second episode, Gordon May speaks to Dutch round-the-world Bullet adventurer, Benno Graas. Accompanied by his wife, Thecla, as pillion, Benno has ridden his 1982 350 Bullet over 580,000 KM, mostly towing a purpose-built trailer. Their epic journeys include over one year of riding through Africa as well as extended trips around South and North America and Eastern Europe

Unveiled 90 years ago in 1932, the legendary Bullet has stood the test of time as a sports bike, a trials bike, a commuter, a vehicle for exploration, the basis of tens of thousands of custom builds, and an ally of the armed forces. In India, it has been the king of the road since 1955 and unquestionably laid solid foundations for Royal Enfield as we know it today.

In recognition of its unprecedented endurance as the "longest motorcycle model in continuous production", we will talk to people to whom the Bullet means everything over the coming months. They are explorers; restorers and mechanics; customisers and members of the Bullet riding community.

If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to like, add us to your favorites, or even leave a review. Please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts to ensure you don’t miss any future episodes. If you have ideas and suggestions for future episodes, do get in touch by email - ridepure@royalenfield.com.

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Until then, we wish you great roads and safe riding.

Welcome to The Legendary Bullet Podcast, stories around the Royal Enfield Bullet, the world's oldest motorcycle in continuous production. In this first episode, Gordon May speaks to round-the-world Bullet adventurer, Jacqui Furneaux. Hailing from Bristol in the UK, Jacqui spent 7 years riding her 500 Bullet around the world, commencing her life-changing journey at the age of 50. Author of the acclaimed book, Hit The Road Jac!, she shares some of her incredible experiences with us as well as gives valuable tips for solo motorcycle travel, especially for women.

Unveiled 90 years ago in 1932, the legendary Bullet has stood the test of time as a sports bike, a trials bike, a commuter, a vehicle for exploration, the basis of tens of thousands of custom builds, and an ally of the armed forces. In India, it has been the king of the road since 1955 and unquestionably laid solid foundations for Royal Enfield as we know it today.

In recognition of its unprecedented endurance as the longest motorcycle model in continuous production, we will be talking to people to whom the Bullet means everything over the coming months. They are explorers; restorers and mechanics; customizers and members of the Bullet riding community.

If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to like, add us to your favourites, or even leave a review. To ensure you don’t miss any future episodes, please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you have ideas and suggestions for future episodes, do get in touch by email - ridepure@royalenfield.com.

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Until then, we wish you great roads and safe riding

In this #chequeredflag episode, Gordon May speaks to Royal Enfield champion flat track racers, Gary Birwistle and Paul Young.

Not since the heady days of the 1950s and 1960s, with Redditch-based trials winners such as Peter Stirland, Peter Gaunt, and Johnny Brittain, or the 1970s and 1980s with multiple Indian Grand Prix winner, Bullet Bose, has Royal Enfield had a successful works entry in any form of motorsport.

That changed in dramatic fashion when Royal Enfield went flat track racing in 2020, winning its first race in the USA. That was quickly followed by success in the UK when teammates, Gary Birtwistle and Paul Young, took the chequered flag on their Royal Enfield FT 650 Twins in all five rounds of the 2021 DRTA season, securing both first and second places in the championship.

Both riders talk about their challenges and successes, Royal Enfield's flat track program, and their aspirations for the 2022 season. Gary, already the 2019 UK and European UK Hooligan flat track champion, also discusses Royal Enfield slide school days which he runs in conjunction with his business, Dirt Craft, and Paul, a former Grand Prix racer, talks about his role as Royal Enfield's senior development test rider.

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In this #chequeredflag episode, Gordon May speaks to star American Flat Track racer, Johnny Lewis. He is joined by Adrian Sellers, who heads up Royal Enfield’s custom programme.

Not since the heady days of the 1950s and 1960s, with Redditch-based trials winners such as Peter Stirland, Peter Gaunt and Johnny Brittain, or the 1970s and 1980s with multiple Indian Grand Prix winner, Bullet Bose, has Royal Enfield had a successful works entry in any form of motorsport. That changed in dramatic fashion on October 17th 2020 when Johnny Lewis won the Progressive American Flat Track Production Twins season finale at Daytona Beach.

Based at Centre Hill, Florida, Johnny has enjoyed a long and successful career in motorcycle racing. He recalls his first experiences riding the Royal Enfield FT 650 Twin, the subsequent challenges and the successes, and gives a riveting insight into what makes him such a competitive racer.

As well as heading up Royal Enfield’s custom programme, Adrian Sellers was instrumental in taking the brand flat track racing. His insights into why and how this happened, along with an account of the FT 650 Twin’s development, is fascinating.

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Inspired by the racing culture of the 1960s, the Continental GT Cup series was launched in October 2021. Built around Royal Enfield’s award-winning 648cc parallel-twin engine, the race-ready Continental GT-R650s are manageable for novices as well as being a potent, highly capable racer in the hands of experienced riders. With affordable entry costs, the Continental GT Cup is accessible, engaging and fun.

The #ChequeredFlag podcast series was launched alongside the GT Cup to bring you great stories from the world of Royal Enfield motorsports.

In this #chequeredflag episode, Gordon May speaks to an inspiring British family team who have been racing Royal Enfields for 17 years. They are David, Paul, and Ian Henshaw.

Ian Henshaw is the rider that has won numerous classic races and set lap records on Royal Enfields.

His brother, Paul Henshaw, is a renowned Royal Enfield mechanic and restorer who prepares the bikes for racing.

Their father, David Henshaw, is team manager, a role which has earned him the moniker 'Dave the wallet' as he has financed three race bikes and 17 years of campaigning.

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In this #AdventureDiaries episode of the Ride Pure podcast, we are once more joined by Jack Groves, holder of the world record for the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe by motorcycle.

Jack was just 21 when he set off on his incredible adventure. In the concluding part of his story, you’ll hear about his dash into Peru as it went into lockdown and the momentous 255 days he was stranded there, the lone British traveller in the country.

Jack then recalls his journey through Central America and the challenges he overcame to make it back to the UK in time to beat the existing world record. Finally, he shares insights and experiences that will help other young travellers embark on their own long-distance rides.

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In this #AdventureDiaries episode of the Ride Pure podcast, we are again joined by Jack Groves, holder of the world record for the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe by motorcycle.

Jack was just 21 when he set off on his incredible adventure. In the second part of his story, you’ll hear about his wanderings through Thailand, the challenges of preparing his Himalayan for a flight to Australia, and his coast-to-coast ride across that continent in record-breaking temperatures.

Jack then recalls riding through Chile along the famed Carretera Austral, across the Andes, and into Bolivia where part two ends with the promise of many more adventures to follow in the concluding episode.

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And do make sure you join us for the next #AdventureDiaries episode when Jack recalls being the last Brit standing in Peru throughout the Covid lockdown and completes his record-breaking odyssey by just a hair’s breadth.

Until then, we wish you great roads and safe riding.

Welcome to the #AdventureDiaries series of podcasts under the Royal Enfield podcast channel. In this series, we shall bring to you stories of adventure and thrill involving the Royal Enfield Himalayan and some of the daring riders. 

In the first #AdventureDiaries episode of the Ride Pure podcast, we are joined by Jack Groves, holder of the world record for the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe by motorcycle.

Jack was just 21 when he set off on his incredible adventure. In the first part of his story, you’ll hear about his preparations, his journey through Europe, along with tips about wild camping to keep costs down, followed by the joys and the challenges of crossing Central Asia, most notably China.

Having traversed the highest roads in the Chinese Himalayas, Jack descended into South East Asia where this episode tantalizingly ends with the promise of many more adventures to follow in part two.

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In this #TimelessClassic episode of the Ride Pure podcast, Gordon May speaks with Sabrina Schoeder. Originally from Germany, Sabrina is a well-travelled rider who lives and breathes Royal Enfields.

During a sojourn in Mumbai, where Sabrina rode a Royal Enfield for the first time, she met a South African Enfield rider. An idea quickly sprouted to build a motorcycle rental and touring company based in Cape Town, South Africa. They named that business RETZA (Royal Enfield Tours South Africa).

Since then, she has led many tours around South Africa and in the Himalayas. Sabrina believes the Classic, with its unmistakable old-school charm, is a sure-fire conversation starter and has helped her make some great friends on the road. She has championed Royal Enfield in South Africa and has been instrumental in growing the riding community there.

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In this #chequeredflag episode, Gordon May speaks to renowned motorcycle racer and tuner, Aspi Bhathena. To date, Aspi is the only Indian rider to have successfully completed the Isle of Man TT. 

Aspi began racing at the age of 17 on a 173cc Crusader then progressed onto an Enfield Mini Bullet 200, winning many races including against larger motorcycles. It was while he rode a Continental GT 650 twin around the Isle of Man circuit with former World Champion, Fast Freddie Spencer, and Eicher CEO, Siddhartha Lal, in 2019 that the Continental GT Cup championship was conceived.

Inspired by the racing culture of the 1960s, the Continental GT Cup series was launched in October 2021. Built around Royal Enfield’s award-winning 648cc parallel-twin engine, the race-ready Continental GT-R650s are manageable for novices as well as being a potent, highly capable racer in the hands of experienced riders. With affordable entry costs, the Continental GT Cup is accessible, engaging, and fun.

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Until then, we wish you great roads and safe riding.

Even a brief summary of Royal Enfield’s history reveals a strong spirit of exploration, of riders who didn’t think twice before trusting their Royal Enfields to take them where few, if any, had ventured before.

Now, in our 120th year, these adventurers have inspired us to ask… where to next?  The answer: all the way to the South Pole!

In this #adventurediaries episode, Gordon May speaks with the people behind the epic ride and discusses the preparations they have made to the Himalayan. They are:

Sune Tamm - Director of Operations at Arctic Trucks, Royal Enfield’s logistics partner for the 90° South ride. Sune has been to the frozen continent numerous times but this will be the first time he is accompanied by a motorcycle. Sune provides an in-depth insight into the continent and the rules of living and operating there.

Paolo Brovedani - Royal Enfield’s Head of Product Development. Paolo is based at the UK Royal Enfield Technical Center. His vast experience and knowledge has served as the guiding force for both the UK and Indian development teams preparing the Himalayans that will ride on the frozen continent. 

Steve Randle - Royal Enfield’s UK Test Team Manager based at the UK Royal Enfield Technical Center.  Steve describes key modifications made to the Himalayans to cope with the extreme cold and treacherous ice and snow.

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In this #TimelessClassic episode of the Ride Pure podcast, Gordon May speaks with two more American Classic riders, Peter Domorak and Amanda Sundvor.

Originally from Slovakia, Peter Domorak is an editorial and commercial photographer based in New York City. His fascination with Royal Enfields began over a decade ago when he first set eyes on one while on a trip to Nepal. His Classic 500, which he affectionately calls Hemingway, has been his trusted companion on rides all over NYC.

Residing in Portland, Ohio, Amanda Sundvor works as the marketing manager for a major motorsports gear manufacturer. She loves her Squadron Blue Classic because it has old-time classic appeal combined with the creature comforts of a modern motorcycle. Her dream is to attach a sidecar to it so her dog can ride alongside her!

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In this #TimelessClassic episode of the Ride Pure podcast, Gordon May speaks with three more South African Classic riders, Fred Strydom, Lesley-Ann Green and Keith Robbertze.

Based in Mossel Bay, Fred Strydom rides a 2016 Classic 500 Chrome affectionately named Brumby after Elyne Mitchell's novel, The Silver Brumby. In twenty years of riding, Fred has owned five different motorcycles, all of which just felt like machines. That changed when he first laid his hands on his Classic and discovered that this motorcycle had a ‘personality’. He strongly believes that once a bond is forged between the Classic and its rider, it's next to impossible to break!

Lesley-Ann Green loves the Classic 500, which she says is completely different from any of the other motorcycles she has ridden. She now owns two which, she says, her fellow biking friends describe as a touch of madness! She also says her Classics have given her ‘moments of unadulterated joy’.

Keith Robbertze of Cape Town rides a Classic 500 black adorned with custom detailing. He's not new to the world of Royal Enfield and has previously enjoyed many great adventures on a Bullet, riding around the South African countryside including across the famous Swartberg Pass. His enthusiasm for Royal Enfield is obviously infectious as his son recently bought a Classic 500 so they could ride together.

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Welcome to the #ChequeredFlag series of podcasts. This Podcast series brings to you great stories from the world of Royal Enfield motorsports. This Series showcases tales that talk about decades of action-packed thrilling adventures of motorcycle racers on various terrains and surfaces winning accolades and hearts over the years on their trusted Royal Enfields.

In the first #chequeredflag episode, Gordon May speaks to motorcycle racing legend, G Subhash Chandra Bose, AKA Bullet Bose. 

Bose won his first race on a Bullet in1973 by an unprecedented margin. Over the following three decades, he went on to amass over 350 wins. Many of them, including ten out of fifteen Grand Prix victories, were on his trusty 350 Bullet. Now in his seventies, Bose continues to ride both a highly-tuned Bullet and new Interceptor 650 all over India.

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Even a brief summary of Royal Enfield’s history reveals a strong spirit of exploration, of riders who didn’t think twice before trusting their Royal Enfields to take them where a few, if any, had ventured before.

Now, in our 120th year, these adventurers have inspired us to ask… where to next?  The answer: all the way to the South Pole!

In this #adventurediaries episode, Gordon May speaks with the two riders heading 90° South and the leader of their support team. They are:

Santhosh Vijay Kumar - Based in Royal Enfield’s India Technical Centre, Chennai, Santhosh is a highly experienced rider who heads Royal Enfield’s Rides and Communities activities.

Dean Coxson - A classic motorcycle enthusiast and restorer, Dean is a senior development engineer based at Royal Enfield’s UK Technical Centre, Bruntingthorpe.

Emil Grimsson - Hailing from Iceland, Emil has 14 years of expedition experience. He works for Arctic Trucks, Royal Enfield’s support and logistics partner on the 90° South expedition.

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In this #TimelessClassic episode of the Ride Pure podcast, Akash Maithal speaks with three more Indian Classic riders, Col Sohan Roy, Vanaja Jadhav and Robin Abraham.

An Indian Army Veteran, Col Sohan Roy was one of the first people to buy a Classic 500 when it was launched. Almost two decades after his retirement, he continues to be a passionate rider. In his own words, ‘You don't stop biking as you age; you start aging when you stop biking.’ He has travelled far and wide across India on his teal green Classic 500, which he affectionately calls Wizard. Fondly known as the 'Grand old man of Indian motorcycling', Col. Roy is passionate about many social causes and is the founder of 'Save the Girl Child Initiative'.

Vanaja Jadhav is an artist and creative media professional who made two very bold decisions. The first was to quit her job and start a food truck dishing out yummy eats in the commercial hub of Mumbai and the second was to buy a Royal Enfield Classic, even though she didn’t know how to ride. She quickly learned and, having discovered the joys of two-wheeled exploration, now regularly tours the Indian countryside with friends.

A BPO professional from Navi Mumbai, Robin Abraham has been an avid biker for as long as he can remember. In acknowledgement of his signature long beard, Rob calls his well-known social media account Beardo Rob! He says his motorcycle, which he has named Classic Optimus after the Transformers character, is his favourite partner on the highways and byways of India.

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In this #TimelessClassic episode of the Ride Pure podcast, Gordon May speaks with two North American Classic riders, Jeremy Pendergas and Craig Harkins.

Iowa-based Jeremy Pendergast manages renowned Royal Enfield dealership, Baxter Cycles. He caught the motorcycling bug from his father and bought a Chennai-made Royal Enfield Bullet as his first bike. Since then, Jeremy has gone on to restore several British Interceptors, including a rare 700cc VAX model, as well as a collection of 1950's Enfield Indians. His go-to motorcycle, however, is his Royal Enfield Classic 500 which he has modded with a custom seat and off-road tyres for the occasional spin around dirt tracks.

Canadian Craig Harkins is a Toronto-based agricultural professional who has used his maroon Classic Chrome 500 as his regular commuter for the last eleven years. One of his most memorable trips on it was riding 750km from Toronto to Milwaukee in the United States for the opening of the Royal Enfield North America headquarters in 2015.

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In this #TimelessClassic episode of the Ride Pure podcast, Gordon May speaks with three South African Classic riders, Tania Ferreira, Herman Martinus and Elias Basson.

Tania Ferreira is a businesswoman, adventure seeker and Royal Enfield Classic rider from Port Elizabeth on South Africa's Eastern Cape. She was sold on an organised trip to India after seeing pictures of Royal Enfields riding through the snow walls of Baralacha Pass and invested in a Royal Enfield Classic 500 as preparation for the ride. She immediately fell in love with it. 

Herman Martinus can often be spotted zipping around Cape Town or winding down the Cape's coastal roads on his Classic 500 Desert Storm, a motorcycle he was inspired to buy after riding one around Nepal. His dream is to one day make a trans-African road trip on it.

Hailing from Stellenbosch, one of the oldest heritage towns in South Africa, Elias Basson instantly connected with the timeless charm of the Classic 500 the first time he saw one. As an engineer, he was enthralled by its simple design and proven engineering. He bought his maroon Classic 500 from an 82-year-old rider who had to give up riding and has never looked back.

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In this #TimelessClassic episode of the Ride Pure podcast, Akash Maithal speaks with three Indian Classic riders, Divya Sabhapathi, Vinod Rajagopal and Abhinaya Natarajan.

Divya Sabhapathi is a 26-year-old Royal Enfield Classic rider from Gaziabad in the NCR region and has been riding her Signals 350 Stormrider Sand edition since 2019. A popular member of the Royal Enfield community, she has participated in many rides and initiatives.

A seasoned rider from Pune, Vinod Rajagopal has been riding motorcycles for over three decades. He was smitten the day he first laid eyes on a Royal Enfield Classic. Since 2019 his mount has been a Signals 350 Airborne Blue, which as he says was an impulse purchase he will cherish all of his life.

Abhinaya Natarajan is a Classic 350 rider from Mumbai who promotes eco-friendly products and maintains a sustainable lifestyle. She runs her own upcycling store, ensuring that materials which would have otherwise been thrown into the waste are recycled back into regular use. Since 2014 Abhinaya has ridden a silver Classic 350; her faithful partner on many adventures.

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In this #TimelessClassic episode of the Ride Pure podcast, Gordon May speaks with people that have led the development and refinement of the Classic in the past decade. They are Anuj Dua, Pradeep Matthew and Mark Wells.

Anuj Dua is Global Brand Head for the Classic. He joined Royal Enfield in 2016 and worked in the Product Strategy team before taking responsibility for the Classic. Anuj is based at Royal Enfield’s Gurgaon Office, near Delhi.

Pradeep Mathew is Head of Product Development at Royal Enfield’s Technical Centre in Chennai. He is responsible for the continuous improvements made to all of the current model range, including the Classic.

Mark Wells is Global Head of Product Strategy and Industrial Design based at Royal Enfield’s UK Technical Centre. Mark was a partner in Xenophya, the UK motorcycle design studio that was heavily involved in designing both the Classic and 535 Continental GT before joining Royal Enfield full time in 2016.

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Welcome to the #TimelessClassic series on Ride Pure, the Royal Enfield Podcast. Here we’ll be talking all things Royal Enfield Classic. You’ll meet the people who designed it, developed it and are even working on its future. Riders across the world will be joining us, sharing their experiences, passion and amazing stories about their Classics and their adventures on them. To ensure you don’t miss any #TimelessClassic episodes, please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

In this first #TimelessClassic episode of the Ride Pure podcast, Gordon May speaks with people involved in the initial stages of the design and development of the Classic. They are Mark Wells, Ian Wride and S Siva Kumar.

S Siva Kumar is Head of Industrial design, India. Based at Royal Enfield’s new Technical Centre in Chennai, Siva was central to the Classic's initial design concept and has been responsible for the design changes made to all of the current model range.

Mark Wells is Global Head of Product Strategy and Industrial Design based at Royal Enfield’s UK Technical Centre. Mark was a partner in Xenophya, the UK motorcycle design studio that was heavily involved in designing both the Classic and 535 Continental GT before joining Royal Enfield full time in 2016.

Ian Wride is Head of Industrial Design, UK. Based at Royal Enfield’s UK Technical Centre. Ian was also a partner in Xenophya, the UK motorcycle design studio that was heavily involved in designing both the Classic and 535 Continental GT before joining Royal Enfield full time in 2016.

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