Londoners revive medieval jousting on electric bikes in Halloween spectacle

Jack Carden, an artist, and Camtholomew the First, an actor, staged a second round of Lime bike jousting in London Fields on Saturday, drawing hundreds of spectators despite warnings from the e-bike company that its bikes are not for jousting. The event featured participants wearing full medieval armor and riding bright green rental e-bikes to charge at each other with lances. Organizers aimed to inspire more creative public performances, noting that interest in such spectacles had grown rapidly overnight. Although Lime initially discouraged the practice for safety reasons, some spectators viewed it as a legitimate form of modern jousting. The event also included medieval-themed costumes and music, creating an engaging atmosphere reminiscent of historical tournaments.