Monthly Archives: July 2012

Raleigh-GAC secures Tour of Britain slot

Organisers of The Tour of Britain and officials from Nottingham City Council have presented the route the race will take through Raleigh’s home city of Nottingham this September. Stage Two of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race returns to the city … Continue reading

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Go Lizzie!

If you were also punching the air with excitement in front of your TV on Sunday then you’ll know why it’s so important that women’s cycling continues to grow in the UK. In celebration of Lizzie’s silver medal and to … Continue reading

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Vintage Raleigh sign spotted in Cumbria

Props to Dave Robinson for sending us a pic of this vintage Raleigh sign on Cavendish St in Cartmel, Cumbria. It got us wondering how many more vintage Raleigh signs are out there… let us know if you spot one!

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Come and see us at E.On Cycle Live in Nottingham

If you headed down to E.On Cycle Live in Nottingham last weekend (13th-15th July) you’d have seen a fabulous display of all things cycling-related, including racing action from Team Raleigh-GAC and a big marquee with all the latest Raleigh bikes … Continue reading

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Replica cycling kit from Raleigh and other famous Tour De France teams

If you’ve been glued to your TVs watching domestic race action with Team Raleigh-GAC or Pro Tour action in the Tour de France recently, you might be interested in some replica team kit from MOA Clothing. MOA and their parent … Continue reading

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Young bike designer sees vision come to life with Raleigh Bikes

Grace Dowdeswell wins Raleigh and Argos bike design competition Budding bike designer Grace Dowdeswell visited Raleigh UK’s head office in Nottingham this week to unveil her brand new ‘Biskull’ bike, following a Raleigh bike design competition. Grace, nine years old … Continue reading

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