Watch The La Marqueta Chase, An Illegal Bike Race Through New York City Traffic.
On an overcast 70-degree day in mid-October, four dozen thrill-seeking bike messengers and cyclists sped off on an illegal bike race known as the alleycat, zig-zagging through traffic, running through red lights, and evading NYPD to compete for a hefty first place prize of $1,000. None of the competitors — mostly men on road and fixed gear bikes — knew where the 34-mile course would take them until the start of the race.
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