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Bikes 'not for jousting,' says Lime after duel video

Bikes 'not for jousting,' says Lime after duel video

Summary

An e-bike rental company, Lime, said their bikes are meant for city travel and not for activities like jousting after two men dressed as knights rode e-bikes and jousted in a London park. The event attracted a large crowd and videos of the jousting became popular on social media.

Key Facts

  • Two men dressed as knights used Lime e-bikes to joust in London Fields park, east London.
  • Hundreds of people watched the unusual event.
  • The jousting was described as "performance art" by one of the participants, Jack Carden.
  • A video of the event has been viewed over four million times on Instagram.
  • Lime said their bikes are made for city travel, not for jousting, and emphasized safety.
  • Hospitals have seen more injuries involving e-bike riders and pedestrians recently.
  • Lime asked people not to try similar events to keep everyone safe.
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