03
Sep
What does it mean to be a biker?
Interesting article over at CarJunky.com that discusses the changing face of bikers. The article, entitled ‘The Changing Face of “Bike Culture”‘, can be found here.
In it the authors discuss how the stereotypical view of a biker is changing from the rough, rebellious image of years past.
“There really is no set profile of a ‘biker’ now because everybody, across all age groups and ethnicities, is joining in,” says Kimatni Rawlins, automotive expert and president of Automotive Rhythms. “Today’s riders are moms, teachers, police officers and athletes. You run into people from all areas of society who just like to spend their weekends and summers on two wheels.”
The authors go on to say that today’s bikers are similar to ‘car junkies’.
“Certainly, bikes have that rebellious image that youths are attracted to,” says Rawlins. “But regardless of ethnicity or bike type, most riders are just enthusiasts who, in many ways, have a lot in common with your average ‘car guy’ working on a classic at home. These guys and girls love to ride, are into performance and want to keep their bike in the best possible shape.”
Interesting thoughts.
Enjoy!
The Changing Face of “Bike Culture” [via CarJunky.com]
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