Hundreds of bike enthusiasts turned out in the rain to get their hands on one of Raleigh's most iconic products. Thousands more queued online and waited for the website to go live at 12pm for their chance to purchase one of the brand new Raleigh Choppers, modelled on the iconic bike released in the 1970s.
People travelled from all over the country to descend on the Raleigh shop in Maid Marian Way on Tuesday, June 20. Heavy rain throughout the morning didn't dampen the mood as the store opened at 10am at the Raleigh Experience Centre - however some people decided to camp out and arrive as early as 6.30pm on Monday evening.
It was an amazing turn out to mark the return of an eagerly anticipated bike which has become synonymous with the city. Managing Director Lee Kidger told Nottinghamshire Live: "It always surprises us because of the amount of people who have come here - but what it really highlights is the community of the Raleigh brand and the love for the product.
