Centre for Advanced Studies

Brompton Bicycles: the story so far

Date(s)
Tuesday 21st February 2012 (17:30-19:00)
Contact
Places are limited and will be made available on a first come first served basis by contacting allison.pearson@nottingham.ac.uk (0115 9514838)
Description
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The multi-award winning Brompton sets the standard for folding bicycles

Public lecture from Andrew Ritchie, inventor of the Brompton folding bicycle

Andrew Ritchie’s lecture launches a programme of events to mark the 125th anniversary of Raleigh Bicycles in Nottingham. The Jubilee campus of the University of Nottingham, where the lecture will take place, was formerly the site of the Raleigh factory, and continues to be a hub for innovation in the city. A season of community focused events will mark the anniversary.

Andrew will be giving a public lecture on ‘Brompton Bicycles: the story so far’. Andrew has recently stepped down as Managing Director of Brompton Bicycles, but he still has a hands-on role as Technical Director, and his innovative approach to design and in creating a company is an inspiration to other entrepreneurs.

Further upcoming events to mark the anniversary are as follows:

28 Feb    

Roger Lovell of Cycle Magic: Origins of the Cycle Industry

6 Mar

Ex-Raleigh workers chair talks on the Raleigh Factory site/Jubilee Campus

10-11 Mar    

Film Festival which includes a talk on Raleigh and the Tour de France at Broadway Media Centre

20 Mar

John MacNaughtan and Tim Buxton of Raleigh Bikes talk on Raleigh's International Reach and 'Where next for Raleigh?'

16 Jun

Community performance and family fun day on Jubilee Campus - Hanby and Barrett Community Arts Theatre Group

Centre for Advanced Studies

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University Park Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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