South African township boys spin bikes to stay out of trouble

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At the 'Wheelz N Smoke' arena on the outskirts of Johannesburg, 15-year-old Mzwakhe Ngwenya performs for crowds amid the squeal of car tires. He's part of a club that encourages young boys to fix up old bikes and learn tricks

JOHANNESBURG, March 14 - At the "Wheelz N Smoke" arena in the outskirts of Johannesburg, 15-year-old Mzwakhe Ngwenya waited eagerly for his chance to show off his bike skills to a crowd of onlookers.

Wearing denim shorts and a floppy purple hat, he pedalled fast towards a large metal can, spun around it on his front wheel and rode backwards before planting his feet, arms raised triumphantly to the sound of whistles and cheers. Ngwenya usually practises stunts with his friends in Kahlehong township, east of Johannesburg, where he is part of a club that encourages young boys to fix up old bikes and get into spinning so they stay away from crime and gang violence.

This weekend, they were invited for the first time to "Revved up Sunday", a monthly event which is usually reserved for car spinning but has added a stunt bike exhibition for its younger participants.

 

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Sounds like a great way to prepare for adulthood!

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