The circus is back on with rola-bola motorbike stunt record attempt
22 October 2021 |
6:07 am
Portuguese stunt performer Kevin Chaves launched on Thursday (October 21) a record breaking attempt to perform his rola-bola motorbike act in 50-cities around the world, starting with London.
The 21-year-old, who performs with Circus Berlin, balanced on skateboards stacked on a motorbike.
"Well I performed the skateboard stunt which I balance on a cylinder, which is my act," he told Reuters.
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