Venezuela's biker Ratgirls ride against sexism
The motorcycle club hope to attract more women while facing down the culture of machismo
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The Ratgirls, who were formed in 2014 after the mixed Rats biker club banned women, are identified by a black leather jacket with orange stripes and embroidered with the words: "Long life."
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Safety in numbers is crucial in a city like Caracas, one of the most violent in the world.
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The Ratgirls ride in groups to reduce the chance of being the victims of crime.
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Several times they've been mistaken for the notorious "colectivos" - civilians armed by President Nicolas Maduro's regime who also ride around on bikes.
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The Ratgirls aren't just trying to show off, though, theirs is the kind of passion that leaves hands dirty.
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A member of female motorcycle club 'Ratgirls' play pool at a bar in Caracas.
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A member of female motorcycle club 'Ratgirls' rides her motorbike along a street in Caracas.
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A member of female motorcycle club 'Ratgirls' rides her motorbike along a street in Caracas.
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A members of female motorcycle club 'Ratgirls' stands outside a bar in Caracas.
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A member of female motorcycle club 'Ratgirls' rides her motorbike along a street in Caracas.
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A member of female motorcycle club 'Ratgirls' stands outside a bar in Caracas.
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