Ride Pure - The Royal Enfield Podcast

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 aroun...

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 accl...

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 fo...

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 R...

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 a...

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 th...

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 Austra...

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 circumnavigat...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 wit...

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...

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 sever...

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 throug...

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 parti...

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 a...

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...