What is "gitane"

Gitane is a French manufacturer of bicycles based in Machecoul, France; the name "Gitane" means gypsy woman. The brand was synonymous with French bicycle racing from the 1960s through the mid-1980s, sponsoring riders such as Jacques Anquetil (1963–1965), Lucien Van Impe (1974–1976), Bernard Hinault (1975–1983), Laurent Fignon (1982–1988), and Greg LeMond (1981–1984). It is owned by Grimaldi Industri AB.

Gitane is an album of duets on material associated with Django Reinhardt by bassist Charlie Haden and guitarist Christian Escoude recorded in 1978 and originally released on the All Life label.

George Fowell Plant Ltd, an established manufacturer of construction and industrial machinery in Wolverhampton, built a mid-engined sports car in 1962. The Gitane featured a rear-mounted 997c.c. Mini engine, Weber carburettor, multi-tubular frame, and disk brakes. A top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h) was claimed. Unfortunately the Gitane was too highly-priced, and production ended after a few cars were built.