A wave of nostalgia hit Nottingham as 550 excited fans of the world-famous Raleigh Chopper queued to get their hands on a new limited edition of the iconic bike. Thousands more joined an virtual queue online in a bid to to buy the cult classic from the website.
Those who had travelled from across the country to be there in person soaked up the atmosphere in the city centre shop and reminisced about THE bike of their childhood. The original MK2 was released in 1972 and more than 50 years on, the affection hasn't diminished.
Enthusiasts queued from 6.30pm last night [Monday, June 19] outside the Experience Raleigh shop even though they had booked a ticket online guaranteeing they would be able to purchase a bike. Luckily they were able to take shelter from the torrential rain underneath the building's overhang in Maid Marian Way.
