The Mumbles promenade is an impressive sight. Lighthouses, beaches, and shops compete for attention with the stunning scenic Gower Peninsula views. In amongst this idyllic setting is a sight you might not expect – a community of bikers.
Clad in leathers, tattoos on show, expressions sullen; they are a world away from the ice cream eating families who throng the promenade in summer or the dog walkers who brave the icy winds of winter.
Although they gather at the doors of the promenade’s fish and chip shop, these bikers are not fearsome or threatening. As the seagulls squawk overhead, the scent of vinegar mixes with exhaust fumes, and the camaraderie is palpable. It is a sight that should be savored, a juxtaposition that reminds us that in the most unlikely of places, there is always a story waiting to be told.
