The Art of the Motorcycle Wave: Camaraderie on the Road

Throttle & Roast

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Niels Meersschaert, the host of the Throttle and Roast podcast, delves into the intricate tradition of motorcycle waving in this episode. He discusses the origins of the wave, its significance in fostering camaraderie among riders, and the various hand gestures used for waving. The episode also explores the etiquette of waving, including when to wave and when it's acceptable to abstain, such as on multi-lane highways and during heavy traffic. Additionally, Niels examines the interesting phenomenon of certain riders not returning waves based on the type of motorcycle being ridden, shedding light on the dynamics of the motorcycle community.
Show links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycling_greetings

https://canadamotoguide.com/2019/09/04/opinion-to-wave-or-not-to-wave/
https://jed-co.com/blogs/news/did-you-know-the-story-behind-the-jeep-wave

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. What is the motorcycle wave? (00:00:41)

3. Variations on the motorcycle wave (00:01:41)

4. When riders give the wave and when they avoid doing so (00:02:57)

5. How the wave can make us feel (00:06:15)

6. Wrap up (00:08:20)