JAYFORCE

Internet superstardom. Merchandising. Respect among pros and serious enthusiasts. Respect the riders… of mopeds! Hold your chuckles, the UK Bikelife has ’nuff respect for this special breed of Biker Boyz.

Mopeds and teenage boys have gone hand-in-hand since the 1960s. But in the last year UK BikeLife culture – where young scooter riders upload videos of themselves wheelie-ing down motorways and through industrial estates – has exploded, with the scene’s leaders picking up thousands of YouTube and Instagram followers in the process.

These British riders are beginning to receive international attention, not least from Baltimore’s notorious dirt bike club, the 12 O’Clock Boys. Although they may lack the CCs of their American counterparts, they’ve done a good job of making up for it with charisma and a dedication to the underdog of the two-wheeled world: the humble moped.

This is the UK’s version of the States’ 12 O’Clock Boys (that’s hella hardcore, if you remember our earlier post here)? Check out the VICE report on this phenomenon.

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