THE CITY AS A PLAYGROUND: THE LONDON BIKE MESSANGERS COMMUNITY 
In February 2004, the courier community was hit by tragic news: one of them, Sebastian Lukomski, 27, died in a traffic accident whilst working. Every day, hundreds of bike couriers take over the streets of London, using the city as a playground. Speed, risk but also freedom makes their job different. Combining sport, work and play explains why being a courier attracts lots of students, artists but also graduates, all from different backgrounds and nationalities. Both male and female couriers are part of this very specific urban life with a strong sense of community, which goes far beyond the usual working hours…