The Ordinary Bicycle Co. - Handmade Penny Farthings

09/09/2026

Todays build. 46" Trott & Sons Modern Penny Farthing. The smallest adult bike we build. Choose your options. saddle colour, handlebars & crank length options available. Also available in 50" & 54" in this colour.

17/08/2026

Congratulations to the 15 Trott & Sons riders who competeted in last Sunday's Beachy Head World Championship Penny Farthing Hill Climb.

Final Position / Race number / name / time

6 12 Robert Torto 00:16:14
9 20 Tom Norris 00:16:40
10 5 Glynn Stockton 00:16:50
15 16 Leigh Wright 00:17:38
16 13 Mark Henley 00:17:49
19 39 Alex Lester 00:18:10
27 24 Anthony Wynn-Ruffhead 00:19:07
29 32 Geert Dumon 00:19:43
30 18 Pete Searle 00:19:47
32 25 Evi Dumon 00:20:19
34 33 Paul Weiss 00:21:19
37 36 Brian Cobbold 00:22:46
38 29 Leslie New 00:23:05
39 31 Francesca Daisy Hill 00:26:25
40 37 Mel Glass 00:27:05

09/05/2026

9th August. Put the date in your diary for the 9th Beachy Head World Championship Penny Farthing Hill Climb TT.

15/04/2026

19 riders on last weekend's London Ride. 9 of them on Trott & Sons machines!

27/09/2025

Backbones bent for the next batch of bikes, 46" through to 56".

27/09/2025

Robert riding his 56" Trott & Sons.
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05/04/2025

For Sale .. brand new 48" UDC penny farthing . Brought for an art project but never assembled or ridden £1,200. Collection only Sussex.

14/10/2024

Brian D Cobbold, one of our most stylish customers on his Trott & Sons 52".

Brian Cobbold says a highlight was cycling across London's Tower Bridge with 55 other cyclists.

08/07/2024

Beachy Head World Championship Penny Farthing Hill Climb Weekend : Online Registration is now open for both the full camping weekend and the hill climb only.

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07/07/2024

Looking for a splendid jaunt for friends or family? How about a classic pennyfarthing ride?🚲✨ Whether you're a curious tourist or a local Londoner, look no further! Join our expert guides for an exclusive private training and pedal through history with true British flair! 🇬🇧