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Lime says its e‑bikes are “not for jousting” after viral London Fields duel
Lime responded to a viral video of artist Jack Carden and actor Camtholomew the First jousting on rentable e‑bikes in east London.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Lime said its e‑bikes are "not for jousting" after a video showing artist Jack Carden and actor Camtholomew the First duelling on the scooters went viral. The footage, posted on both men’s Instagram accounts, showed the pair in full medieval armour riding bright‑green Lime bikes toward each other in London Fields, east London, while a crowd chanted “joust, joust, joust”. One rider fell after being jabbed with a striped pole. Lime’s spokesperson said the company appreciates community creativity but stresses safety, adding that the bikes are designed for city travel, not combat. The Instagram video has been viewed over four million times.
Key facts
- Lime issued a statement that its e‑bikes are not intended for jousting. (independent.co.uk)
- The viral video featured Jack Carden and Camtholomew the First in full armour riding Lime e‑bikes. (independent.co.uk)
- The event took place in London Fields, east London, and attracted a chanting crowd. (independent.co.uk)
- The Instagram video of the duel has been watched more than four million times. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Lime warns e-bikes are ‘not for jousting’ after viral duel staged in London park”
