plural bikers
1
: someone who rides a bicycle : bicyclist
All ages and skill levels of bikers are encouraged to jump on a bike and pedal away for the opportunity to pursue good health and perhaps earn sponsor prizes.—
Emmett Hall
Emmett Hallroad/mountain/dirt bikers
2
: someone who rides a motorcycle : motorcyclist
especially
: a person who is a member of a motorcycling group
For Becky Jackson, who runs two Springfield bars that cater to bikers, motorcycles have been a way of life since she was growing up with a father and uncle who wore matching vests, shorthand for being in a [motorcycle] club. —Bruce Rushton
Bruce Rushton Everyone agrees that the sponsors of the canceled events were not biker gangs, but legitimate motorcycle clubs comprising mostly middle-income people with families and jobs. Still, large runs can attract the outlaw segment. —Tom Haydon and Patrick Jenkins
Tom Haydon and Patrick Jenkins Examples of biker in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Alternatively, a full glam look that’s Rihanna-adjacent like a pair of cutoff shorts with a graphic T-shirt and a biker jacket is an option too.
—Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap is nearby, with 11 miles and 318 curves — a popular choice among bikers and car enthusiasts who make the drive year after year.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
Some leggings are simply too thin to wear to barre (biker shorts are a big no-no) and cannot handle the resistance and friction of exercise bands.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Magnussen is fun as a character both spoiled and long-suffering; Arturo Castro is funny as a goofball biker who’s always the last to be let in on the gang’s plans.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024
The concept replaces the school bus for the kids, with adults including Balto and students’ parents guiding the young bikers to their destination.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
The two-and-a-half minute clip is driven by Tom Hardy’s Johnny, the tough guy founder of the biker gang, and establishes how the Vandals rose to prominence.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 29 Feb. 2024
And yet, there was an even more nostalgic throwback to those Posh Spice days, when Nicola Peltz was photographed in a spring 2001 Dolce & Gabbana biker jacket first belonging to Victoria Beckham.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
That’s the material that apparel makers have used since the 1970s to shield hikers, bikers and mountain climbers from rain and snow.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap is nearby, with 11 miles and 318 curves — a popular choice among bikers and car enthusiasts who make the drive year after year.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
Some leggings are simply too thin to wear to barre (biker shorts are a big no-no) and cannot handle the resistance and friction of exercise bands.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Magnussen is fun as a character both spoiled and long-suffering; Arturo Castro is funny as a goofball biker who’s always the last to be let in on the gang’s plans.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024
The concept replaces the school bus for the kids, with adults including Balto and students’ parents guiding the young bikers to their destination.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
The two-and-a-half minute clip is driven by Tom Hardy’s Johnny, the tough guy founder of the biker gang, and establishes how the Vandals rose to prominence.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 29 Feb. 2024
And yet, there was an even more nostalgic throwback to those Posh Spice days, when Nicola Peltz was photographed in a spring 2001 Dolce & Gabbana biker jacket first belonging to Victoria Beckham.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
That’s the material that apparel makers have used since the 1970s to shield hikers, bikers and mountain climbers from rain and snow.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
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