Biker Etiquette

For those of you who didn’t know…

In the UK when you are riding your motorbike and see a fellow biker come your way, the correct thing to do is greet with a slightly sideways nod.

If you are across the channel in mainland Europe then lifting a boot off the peg is a hello. Or even taking your hand off the clutch control and showing a V would make a suitable hi there (but only if it’s safe to let go of your controls).

And to car drivers, a suitable (safety first) thankyou is a nod.

I do appreciate that when commuting to work or blasting on a motorway its not always appropriate nor possible to be all chatty – but it's very nice and that is what biking is all about.