At a suburban hockey pitch on the southern edges of Moscow, a small group of dedicated enthusiasts gather regularly to bring an unusual sport to Russia: bike polo.
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00:00At a suburban hockey pitch on the southern edges of Moscow, a small group of dedicated
00:07enthusiasts gather regularly to bring an unusual sport to Russia called bike polo.
00:14It is a modern take on an ancient game.
00:16Instead of horses, bike polo players race around on two wheels, attempting to drive
00:21a ball into their opponent's goal using a long-handled mallet.
00:25It is a demanding task, as players must coordinate chasing a ball with riding a bike, as well
00:31as avoiding careering into the other players.
00:40Bike polo is nothing new.
00:42The sport was invented in Ireland in the late 19th century, before catching on among a small
00:48community of enthusiasts across Europe, Asia and America.
00:53But in Russia, where Moscow teams sometimes face off against rivals from other cities,
00:59it remains a strictly niche pursuit, albeit one with dreams of going mainstream.
01:04For now, the tight community is one of the main attractions.