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Editor | Norman Sharpe 1964 to 1967 |
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Former editors | Bob Holliday 1954 to 1964, Graham Walker 1938 to 1954 |
Staff writers | Bruce Main-Smith, Mick Woollett, Graham Forsdyke, Mike Bashford |
Categories | Motorcycles |
Frequency | Weekly |
Publisher | Temple Press |
Founded | 1910 |
Final issue | 1967 |
Country | UK |
Based in | London |
Language | English |
Motor Cycling was the first British motorcycle magazine. It was launched in 1902[1] by Temple Press as an offshoot of Motor magazine. It was withdrawn after a few months but relaunched in 1909.[2] The Motor Cycle—which was launched by Iliffe in April 1903—coined the slogan on its masthead: "Established in 1903 and for over six years the only paper solely devoted to the pastime". [3] the front covers often had varying degree of green background, green or contrasting text and B&W illustrations or photographic images. This common theme resulted in almost a 'trademark' appearance, being called "The Green 'un", distinguishing it from its rival publication The Motor Cycle which had variation on blue background colouring with contrasting text and images ("The Blue 'un").
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