VIDEO: Step Inside NYC’s Bike Wheelie Culture

This might be one of the best bike videos I’ve ever watched. Growing up in New York City, I quickly learned that one of the best ways to explore the concrete jungle was via bike. For one, cruising through the streets on two wheels gives you an unparalleled vantage point of what’s going on in neighborhoods you wouldn’t otherwise visit. For another, it creates a sense of community, a sense of belonging, and an excuse to go have some fun with your friends. Like hundreds of them, as NYC’s Bike Life culture proves. It’s a subculture born on the streets, where pain gets turned into creativity. It’s an opportunity for riders to flaunt new tricks, make new friends, and hone their bike skills. It’s a way of life.