Rudge Whitworth Cycles, also known as Rudge-Whitworth, was a British bicycle, wheel, and motorcycle manufacturer that was founded in 1894. The company acheived strong success with their bicycles and tires, but in 1911, they began motorcycle production. Rudge-Whitworth acheived strong success in motorcycle racing with models such as the Rudge Multi, and the Rudge Four. The company suffered during the Great Recession, and this decline continued until operations ceased in 1946.