Gulf Today Report
Young South African cyclists took to the streets of the Soweto town on their bikes amid major coronavirus restrictions.
The group called Biking Bandits which was formed with a few handful biking enthusiasts, were seen riding the cycle in the streets even amidst the restrictions in the country.
Tiyiselani Mashele, 34, co-founder of Bandits, gestures as he cycles.
What started just for fun became a serious culture among the group.
Cycling was the most used form of transport from earlier days.
A member of the Bandits prepares his fixie bike as cyclists gather.
Being economical and fun, it also united like-minded people to connect and spend their time doing a physical activity that brought them joy.
The group unites at least twice a month to show that they are interested in the cycling activity.