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CLASSIC BIKE RALEIGH RP TRACK BIKE
Cycling Weekly
|November 06, 2025
Norman Sheil's Worlds-winning 'factory works' machine
A few weeks back, we showcased Ray Booty's TT bike, a rare 'RP' Raleigh from 1955. This week's classic is another race-proven 'RP' machine with a remarkable provenance, but this time one built for the track.
In 1958, Merseyside-born cycling legend Norman Sheil rode an RP185 to pursuit victories in both the World Championships and the British Empire and Commonwealth Games. He was no stranger to top-level track success, having claimed both titles before - Commonwealth gold in 1954 and the Worlds in 1955.
This story is from the November 06, 2025 edition of Cycling Weekly.
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