Bike Polo

I popped into Paris today to visit an exhibition at the Marmottan Museum in the 16th. Afterwards, as I usually do, I went for a walk through Paris. I discovered these guys playing bike polo in front of the Ecole Militaire. Well, who knew? I certainly didn't. It looks very dangerous to me - I won't be joining them anytime soon! A close-up on my odds and sods album.

[Karen Mitchell]

This is super! The colours are exquisite.

[👑 AnaZad]

Great find of an unusual polo. Beautiful building in the background. Fav.

[Jocasta]

What an amazing back drop for their game of bonkers/skilful bike polo

[KWind]

Wow... that's interesting. Quite the setting for a game.

[julia]

Goodgrief
Beautiful shot.

[Richard]

I saw the close-up first....crazy and not for me! This wide shot is cool. What a juxtaposition between the game and the building!

[vstap]

Love the backdrop, too!

[Taffy]

What a dramatic structure setting off the polo players.

[Denise Wood]

Love where they are playing! great capture :)

[Gayle]

That's amazing! First time I've heard of or seen bike polo. I googled it and it's also called 'hardcourt bike polo' . . . teams are popping up all over the world...there is even a team in San Antonio, Texas. :-)

[Issi Bannerman]

@gaylewood How interesting that you took the time to google it. I didn't. These guys were obviously loving it, but it did look dangerous to me - they must be very skilful in the control of their bikes.

[Stephanie Swift]

Great capture with lovely framing.

[Jo]

Wonderful shot.

[Kathy]

I like the background to the cyclists/polo players.

[MIMI]

Great find! As someone who has trouble staying upright on a bike, I admire their skill! What an amazing backdrop they have too. Lovely capture.

[leggzy]

Well that's certainly different! Love the backdrop!