The
Raleigh Bicycle Company is a bicycle manufacturer originally based in
Nottingham, UK. Founded by Woodhead and Angois in 1885, who used Raleigh as their brand name, it is one of the oldest bicycle companies in the world. It became The Raleigh Cycle Company in December 1888, which was registered as a limited liability company in January 1889. From 1921 to 1935 Raleigh also produced motorcycles and three-wheel cars, leading to the formation of the
Reliant Company. The Raleigh division of bicycles is currently owned by the Dutch corporation
Accell.