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The fall of Raleigh is a British cultural tragedy: To me and many other riders of my generation, this feels personal

When the news that Raleigh was facing insolvency broke it was of no great surprise to me, though it’s downfall hits hard and way beyond the business of simply selling bikes for many of us, and to me in particular

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 13:30

Cyclist fined £1,200 for sqeezing between pasrked car and oncoming driver

“This is exactly why cyclists should have number plates,” says Mr Loophole – after “arrogant” cyclist fined £1,200 for squeezing between cars (while riding without a licence plate); Cyclist in outside lane of 70mph dual carriageway + more on the live blog

After an evening spent fruitlessly searching for a shadow on a piece of paper, Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Thursday live blog. Anything to distract you from what’s happening in Clacton, really

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 10:58

Raleigh faces administration after parent company starts insolvency proceedings

Dutch group Accell has been granted a “suspension of payments” while its UK and Ireland wing has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators

Thu, Aug 06, 2026 10:31

The ultimate bike industry boom and bust disaster story? Private equity firm that invested huge sums in Raleigh’s parent company has lost over £1 billion

Accell, which also owns Lapierre, Babboe, and a host of other bike and e-bike brands, says it has secured new financial backing as part of its latest restructuring process, which it claims will “fundamentally transform the business”

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 11:25

Brighter days ahead for bike industry? Raleigh owner reports inventory levels back to normal

Accell Group has reportedly reached an agreement to reduce its debt by €600 million

Mon, Oct 07, 2024 17:05

New Raleigh headquarters at Durban House, Eastwood

Raleigh relocates to historic Nottinghamshire site as iconic British brand promises “ambitious plans” for future growth, months after job cuts and move away from previous headquarters

“Raleigh’s rich heritage is deeply intertwined with Eastwood, making it essential for us to stay connected to our local roots,” the company said as it announced its move to Durban House

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 17:10

Raleigh uncertainty eased as bicycle manufacturer’s warning notice discontinued by Companies House

Late financial accounts meant the iconic bike brand — which has made redundancies in recent times — risked being struck off the register, a late filing that has seemingly been addressed as parent company Accell took the blame

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 14:08

Raleigh goes Dutch

Iconic British cycling brand sold to major European bike company

Fri, Apr 27, 2012 10:14