The Back British Bikes campaign has hosted an event which presented parliamentarians with the opportunity to sign an open letter, to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, urging that the current Anti-Dumping Duties on e-bikes and pedal bikes be kept in place, to support UK businesses and jobs. …
Read More »Raleigh UK welcomes three new regional account managers
Raleigh UK has announced the addition of highly experienced individuals to its team. The new regional account managers, Andrew Dodds, Daniel Gaby and Graham Moore will play a key role in expanding the company’s dealer network of bike brands Raleigh, Haibike and Lapierre. Dodds has a track record of success …
Read More »Raleigh opens new headquarters in Nottingham
Raleigh has announced its relocation to Durban House in Eastwood, Nottingham. Durban House, built in the late 19th century, is known locally for its historical significance as it was once the wages office for the local collieries where the father of the writer D.H. Lawrence worked. The property, which later …
Read More »Raleigh Chopper returns in Fizzy Lemon and Space Blue
For the second year in a row, Raleigh has unveiled the return of the Chopper in two more retro colours: Fizzy Lemon and Space Blue. This follows last May’s relaunch of Infrared and Ultraviolet models, based on the iconic MK2, following five years of research and product development. Bringing the …
Read More »Raleigh launches new Juniper range of kids bikes
Just in time for spring British bicycle brand, Raleigh has unveiled a new range of kids bikes, designed around a lightweight aluminium frame, paired with high-quality components, all intending to make the Juniper the ideal ride for young adventurers exploring on two wheels. The classic-inspired bikes are available in a …
Read More »Raleigh UK expected to exit P&A market following ‘strategic review’ by Accell Group
Raleigh has confirmed its intention to exit the P&A market in the UK following a strategic operations review by its parent company, Accell Group. The main objective of the review was to “provide insight and a path to achieve sustainable growth for Accell’s UK business”, in line with the group’s …
Read More »Lee Kidger leaves role as Raleigh UK managing director
Lee Kidger has taken the decision to leave his role as managing director of Raleigh UK. Kidger’s last working day at the Nottingham-based bike manufacturer was Friday, July 28, although he remains an employee of the company until the end of September. Following the announcement, Kidger said: “It has been …
Read More »Raleigh partners with Gridserve to open educational e-bike display in Smilebikes
Raleigh, the British bicycle brand, is partnering with Gridserve, a sustainable energy company, through the opening of a new educational bike display in Smilebikes at Norwich Electric Forecourt. Norwich Electric Forecourt is more than an EV charging station, it’s a destination that has spots to work, rest and shop. By …
Read More »OnGuard Locks appoints Raleigh UK as exclusive UK and Ireland distributor
OnGuard Locks has announced the appointment of Raleigh UK as its new exclusive UK and Ireland distributor. This strategic partnership will enable OnGuard Locks to expand its distribution network in the UK and Ireland and provide customers with greater access to its range of security solutions. Marc Sneath, global brand …
Read More »Raleigh relaunches the Chopper as a limited edition, based on the 1970s MK2
British bicycle brand Raleigh has announced the relaunch of the Chopper. With original MK2 Choppers still selling for a pretty penny at auctions today, Raleigh brand fans have been demanding a new Chopper from the Nottinghamshire-based bicycle company for decades. After four years of research and product development, Raleigh is …
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