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For a long time the term 'bike gang' has held a negative connotation but a group of young boys in a regional south Australian town have their own take on the term. The so called 'bike boys' have taken over Renmark and parents say it's all about trust, community and friendship.

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00:02These guys aren't your typical bikers, but that isn't stopping them showing off their skills.
00:07The next generation in Renmark getting off screens and into the real world.
00:12You meet new people you haven't seen really.
00:15For 11 year old Jude it's been a game changer.
00:18That's despite some reluctance from mum Nicole at first.
00:22I was very hesitant and there was a lot of pestering from Jude.
00:26Can I go riding? Can I go riding? Can I go riding?
00:28My mates go riding. Why can't I go riding?
00:30And I guess I really struggled with that of letting go.
00:34Jude's parents say he's earned their trust and want him to experience the freedom they were afforded growing up in
00:40the country.
00:40The groups have also caused experts to take note.
00:44Saying the bike boys are showing what a healthy balanced childhood can look like in a regional town.
00:49Boys especially we know really benefit from being embodied, being able to kind of take mediated risks.
00:57and kind of explore their environment.
01:00That regional flavour certainly not hurting the renaissance of kids getting outside in Renmark.
01:05Being regional as well, you probably wouldn't have this level of trust as if you're in city.
01:10And while the bike boys are appreciative of the freedom they've got from their parents,
01:14that hasn't yet translated to an invite for the older generation to tag along.
01:18No, no pants.
01:21Changing perception one pedal at a time.
01:24So that's the main way of connecting them.
01:24So, what happens is we're moving along with a big e-mails and we focus on a daily basis.
01:25So, if we're going to be talking about this scene.
01:26So, you can see that as the next scene, let's make the renaissance of the computer.

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