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In The Midst
In The Midst
An image maker’s immersion into the world of bikers, extending beyond borders and time
Photography by Kwabena Appiah-nti
Issue 003
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“In this community, belonging and kinship play a significant role. You experience a sense of finding your people, who become your friends if not family.”
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“This community has transcended borders through social media, connecting riders from London, Paris, Amsterdam, Miami, Accra, and numerous other places.”
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“By immersing myself in different bike communities, I have personally witnessed bonds that form among riders and the incredibly diverse nature of these gatherings.”
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“These brief encounters that bring a sense of newness each time they occur bring together individuals from various walks of life.”
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“I’ve witnessed entire families—mom, dad, children, grandma—all in attendance, cheering, clapping, all enraptured, all with me, in awe, in the midst of bikers.”
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