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Our Story

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1934

Russell Cycles Established

Russell Cycles is established by Fred "Nutty" Russell, a highly regarded amateur racing cyclist, on Stafford Street in Walsall. Fred was a longstanding member of the Walsall Roads Cycling Club

1949

The F R Russell Lightweight

Introduction of the F R Russell lightweight cycle, a notable contribution by Fred Russell to the cycling industry.

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1960s

Gordon Joins The Team

Fred's son Gordon joined the Russell Cycles team in the 1960s. Gordon already had an impressive cycling career, having won the half mile sprint in the track meeting of the Isle of Man international cycling week in 1963.

1969

Gordon Cycles UP Church Hill

By 1969, Gordon was well known for impressive stunts, including cycling while reading a newspaper and cycling while blindfolded. In 1969, Gordon famously cycled UP the Church Hill steps in Walsall, a flight of 62 steep stone steps.

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1990s

Gordon Takes Over Full Time

Following Fred's death in the early 1990s, Gordon took over the running of the shop full time, continuing the heritage of Russell Cycles into it's 6th decade.

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