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biker
A person who rides a motorcycle, often as part of a particular scene or subculture with leather clothing and heavy bikes.
Am Wochenende trafen sich die Biker zu einer gemeinsamen Ausfahrt.
On the weekend, the bikers met up for a group ride.
'Biker' is a loanword from English. It is made up of 'Bike' (motorcycle or bicycle) and the ending '-er', which refers to a person who performs a particular activity.
Er ist ein leidenschaftlicher Biker und verbringt jedes Wochenende auf seinem Motorrad.
He is a passionate biker and spends every weekend on his motorcycle.
The context tells you whether a motorcyclist or a cyclist is meant. Words like 'Motorrad' (motorcycle), 'Lederjacke' (leather jacket), or 'Club' (club) point to a motorcyclist, while 'Mountainbike' (mountain bike), 'Radweg' (bike path), or 'Helm' (helmet) refer to a cyclist.
Eine Gruppe von Bikern in Lederjacken machte an der Tankstelle Pause.
A group of bikers in leather jackets took a break at the gas station.
In connection with motorcyclists, 'Biker' (biker) is often associated with a particular subculture. Typical combinations are 'Biker-Club' (biker club), 'Biker-Treffen' (biker rally), or 'schwere Maschinen' (heavy bikes).
Das jährliche Biker-Treffen zieht tausende Besucher an.
The annual biker rally attracts thousands of visitors.
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'der Fahrer' and 'der Biker' can both mean a person who rides a two-wheeled vehicle. 'Fahrer' is neutral and works for bicycles, motorcycles, and many other vehicles. 'Biker' sounds more casual and often means someone who rides a motorcycle, especially in a particular scene or subculture. But it can also mean someone who rides a bicycle or mountain bike in a sports context. The words can be confused because both can fit with motorcycles or bicycles. If you want to stay neutral, use 'Fahrer'; if it is about leisure, sports, or the biker scene, 'Biker' is usually more appropriate.
Am Wochenende treffen sich die Biker vor der Werkstatt und fahren gemeinsam los.
On the weekend, the bikers meet in front of the workshop and set off together.
Die Fahrerin des Fahrrads klingelte, weil der Weg blockiert war.
The cyclist rang her bell because the path was blocked.