Motorbike Stunts is a sport that involves performing acrobatics on motorcycles. However, calling it a “sport” has been a topic of debate in Venezuela because many people see it as an activity for “marginalized” or “delinquent” individuals who only cause chaos.
This prejudice can be partly understood because, in this country, criminals use motorcycles to commit crimes. Additionally, these individuals often come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and have an attitude and dress code that resemble those of criminals.
However, this does not mean that everyone who behaves or dresses this way is a criminal.
This is why some motorbike stunt riders may appear to be delinquents, but some are hardworking individuals who enjoy the adrenaline. They practice in an abandoned racetrack to improve their skills.
Although they are not professional stunt performers, I believe their performance is considerable given that it has not been a professionalized activity.
The Venezuelan government recently declared it a national sport, but it was possibly a strategy to garner votes.
These photos show a day of practice.
