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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

Grimsby auction house ‘podcast’ cycle lane

Auction house criticised for anti-cycling comments announces spin-off channel for manager’s opinions; Dumped building materials block cycle lane; Vernon Kay upset by Raleigh’s administration; More punchy hills await TdF Femmes + more on the live blo

With a little summer holiday just around the corner for him, Callum is here topping up on his quota of cycle lane madness so he doesn't run dry whilst he's away...

Thu, Aug 06, 2026 09:48

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

Fantasy Christmas bikes — 10 legendary bikes from yesteryear featuring Raleigh, Mercier, Legnano + more

Christmas is nearly here, and Steve has been dreaming of fantasy bikes of old; some he once rode, others he watched in awe from the roadside as a kid, some he’s never set eyes on. Here’s his Christmas dream bike list

Tue, Dec 23, 2025 16:04

Raleigh suffers £30 million loss in 2023 despite sales increasing by 3.5%, with “material uncertainty” potentially casting “significant doubt” over business – but directors claim iconic British brand is in “strong position”

The British bike manufacturer was reported to be dependent on “non withdrawal of existing funding and additional financial support” from parent company Accell Group, which itself posted a loss of €390 million in 2023

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 16:33

Sir Chris Hoy and Paddy McGuinness, Children in Need 2024 (BBC)

“Will Children in Need be paying for his new knees?” Paddy McGuinness completes epic five-day, 300-mile Raleigh Chopper charity cycle, raising over £7.5m – with a little help from Sir Chris Hoy (and a Gladiator)

“On Monday I’m going to walk down to the shop and it’ll be weird without people beeping their horns and waving, and me waving back,” McGuinness said after arriving in Glasgow on Friday morning

Fri, Nov 15, 2024 13:32

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

Paddy McGuinness Children in Need Raleigh Chopper challenge

“‘No likey, no bikey’ just isn’t an option”: Paddy McGuinness to ride Raleigh Chopper on 300-mile charity cycling challenge

Raising money for Children in Need's 2024 appeal, the BBC Radio 2 presenter will ride the iconic Chopper from Wrexham to Glasgow over five days

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 16:02

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