Freemasons

On the train back, there were 5 other HOGs, all returning from the rally as well. I've said before that there's a freemasonry to bikers, and it is seldom more evident than on the Eurotunnel. You have 30 minutes of standing around next to your bike, so of course you get chatting. About bikes, destinations, roads, laws, rallies, whatever. And when you get off, especially on the UK side, you tend to wave each other off and look for each other and ride as a group, making space for each other. It's a very warm and friendly feeling, to know that other people are looking out for you on the road, given how vulnerable bikers really are.