And we've noticed how we seem to be accepted as "motorcyclists" by even the most hardy of "real motorcyclists". There is a special acknowledgement sign among passing motorcyclists (if you are a motorcyclist then you know what I mean, if you are not then you are not worthy) and it tickles me that the BMW, Ducati, Harley, Yamaha etc etc motorcyclists include us in this acknowledgement.
I think there is a general respect that we are all travellers on two wheels regardless of our marque or coolness.
However I notice that we don't do this acknowledgement with kids in tshirts on 50cc mopeds - I think this comes back to a previous post. Kids in tshirts are on their bikes because they needs to GET somewhere. Real motorcyclists are on their machine of choice because want to be.
I especially like the acknowledgement sign you make as you overtake another motorcyclist. Obviously we haven't had the opportunity to do this to someone yet
Good to hear that things are looking up again. Isn't there a song about a Summer Camp .. Camp Granda? Perhaps this could become your theme tune.
ReplyDeleteThis signalling between travellers applies to other forms of transport. Your sister gets it with the Defender and I get it in the TF. I think it's more, "OMG your mad to and suffering just like me". I have to say they are usually smiling.
The scenery sounds wonderful.