When you hear “bike gang” you probably think of cartoon Hell’s Angels types, rolling around town intimidatingly, occasionally smashing stuff with chains. Toronto’s Deadly Nightshades are a different kind of gang: using their visibility to promote bike culture, advocacy and a general feeling of camaraderie amongst cyclists. We talked to them in their Chinatown HQ about what it means to be a contemporary bike gang, and how their keen sense of style serves their larger mission.
Interview by John Semley Shot and Edited by Graeme Phillips Intro and outro footage provided by The Deadly Nightshades
