Alcyon

thumb|right|233px|An Alcyon bicycle constructed in 1904 The Alcyon was a French bicycle, automobile, and motorcycle manufacturer between 1903 and 1954.

== Origins == Alcyon originated from about 1890 when Edmond Gentil started the manufacture of bicycles in Neuilly, Seine. In 1902, this was complemented by motorcycle production and in 1906, the first cars were shown at the "Salon de l'Automobile" in Paris, France. Also in 1906 it founded the professional Alcyon cycling team which was active until 1955, including winning the Tour de France 6 times.