like many other places around the world, rio has a very strong motorbiking culture - rio de janeiro state has dozens of clubs dedicated to the sport. the groups cultivate motorbike identity by organizing trips and discussion amongst locals with similar visions and interests.

one of these groups is known as phds, the 'proprietários of harley-davidsons' (owners of harley-davidsons) - fans of the famous motorcycle manufacturer, they are akin to similar american groups and enjoy the traditions of weekly meetings and events.