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London Men Joust on Rental E-Bikes in Armour; Perth Says ‘Try That on Crieff Road’

Bike rental company 'disavows' stunt; Perth drivers say diversions 'more dangerous than lances'.

London, where e-bikes are now medieval.

London, where e-bikes are now medieval. Photo: Acabashi, “Dumped Lime Bike College Way Greenwich London England”, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

PERTH — Two performers in London staged a joust on rental e-bikes while wearing full suits of armour, and Perth has responded with characteristic restraint.

“Armour’s sensible,” said a cyclist from Letham. “If you’re going to cycle round Perth during the roadworks, you need it. I’d add a helmet with a visor and a horn.”

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