I'm sure many of you have noticed as you scoot around that there is an unspoken two-wheeled camaraderie on the rode. This seems to stem from a common understanding of the joys and pains of two-wheeled life, and is usually communicated by a simple wave or peace sign as you pass another rider.Over the last month I have become aware of this simple gesture, and use it freely as I pass another two-wheeler of any level, and usually I see it in return. I was actually surprised by how often this sign of respect is offered from Bikers to Scooters, I did in the beginning have the distinct expectation that I was to be considered down the food chain from Bikers, but for the most part that doesn't seem to be the case.
Then just as I get used to this free exchange with The Two-Wheeled Ruling Class, I seem to have run into a string of snubs. So I'd like to take this time to set a few things straight with those Bad Asses who snub the scoot...
What's with the lack of love? We enjoy the joy the two-wheeled ride too! We enjoy the same ride, have the same fun, and deal with the same problems that come with riding. We are not your lesser immitaters, just a different breed of the same animal. We are not bikers in training, WE ARE SCOOTS! And so I say to those Bad Ass Bikers, why don't you come down off your high iron horse, and show a little love?
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