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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.
cyclist / biker
A person who rides a bicycle, especially a mountain bike. Often used in a sports or leisure context.
Die Wege im Park sind bei Joggern und Bikern gleichermaßen beliebt.
The paths in the park are equally popular with joggers and cyclists.
'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.
cyclist
Radfahrer is the neutral general term for any person on a bicycle. Biker can also mean a cyclist, but is used especially in sports and leisure contexts and for mountain biking. Radfahrer is more suitable in general road traffic, while Biker often fits better on a mountain-bike trail.
Der Biker fährt am Wochenende mit dem Mountainbike über den Waldweg.
At the weekend, the mountain biker rides along the forest path.
Der Radfahrer fährt morgens mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.
The cyclist rides to work by bicycle in the morning.
