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RALEIGH THROUGH THE YEARS
1887 – Sir Frank Bowden bought an interest in a cycle company on Raleigh Street in Nottingham. The firm took its name from the street and was formed in 1890.
1960 – Raleigh Industries merged with TI Group, making Raleigh the world’s largest bike producer.
1970 – launches the Chopper, right, which was an enormous success in Britain and America.
1980 – Dutchman Joop Zoetemelk wins the Tour de France riding for TI
Raleigh Creda.
2001 – management buyout from The Derby Cycle Corporation.
2012 – Raleigh sold to Accell after 125 years.