So I finally saw it

[ctrvl]

I had heard that folks use it as a t/s but never saw it. But I guess it's like slang, it's always changing with the generations.

But I was lost in the lingo man. Apparently he was on fleek and I was just doing old man :laughing

I think that's part of it. I didn't see it much in the 90s, but starting around 2010 it became more common. I tend to ride with younger folks these days so it's just adapting to the common lingo, which can change over time. Nothing stays always the same.

 

[Gixxergirl1000]

As long as I've been riding in groups it's ALWAYS been used to signal debris in the road. Never a lane change.

Yup. When I was doing my almost-weekly group rides, lane changes were hand signals. Everyone can see those.
Debris on the road is a foot-point.

I always thought it was a waste of time. If you're watching where you're going you will see the debris anyhow. If you're not watching where you're going you won't see the debris or the boot of the rider in front pointing it out.

Actually, depending on how twisty the road is, the rider ahead of you can be blocking your view of the debris. Having him point it out is helpful.
Also, on roads like Mines, it can be really hard to see the sand in some of the corners. Having someone who knows what to look for point it out can help someone less familiar with the road, or less experienced, know there's an issue.
And, most importantly of all, it's courteous.

To me it means they're pitting.

^^ Pretty much this! :laughing

He dropped the leg to help maintain the balance of braking and turning that he needed to implement in order to block your pass. It's a common racetrack technique.

:rofl

You, Sir, win the internetz today! :thumbup :love

Also, aren't you past-due for some lasagna, or maybe some reasonably decent tri-tip cooked on the grill?

 

[rsrider]

Keep your arms and legs in at all times!!!

 

[wakked1]

Europeans often use foot signals to wave. Esp in the UK (throttle side)

 

[EastBayDave]

When I see someone drop a leg, my first thought is rhey are trying to catch a slide.

dirt-bike think that drifts to dirt....to street riders. Hit something slippy, the leg always goes out to save the low-side. Self-explanatory except to riders that never been in the dirt?

To me it means they're pitting.

ALWAYS means that if your approaching pit entrance...good call. :thumbup

Eh, maybe every group is just diff. To me it can mean debris (more down than out), or "hey coming into your lane" (foot out more, sorta a half kick). Neither feels like a "Rossi" move to me, just a way to signal. Nbd.

When I was leading a lot of rides/or riding w/experienced Canyonstrafers* (*trademark), it almost always means DON'T HIT something slippy, or pointing something slippy out. "Watch out for that sand/pothole/
rock/snake/whatever/etc..."

I always used a lazy hand signal if we in a mix of friends (they know what I mean), a bunch of splitters, maybe a leg, maybe a signal (if I think fellow riders are....uh....:squid: )

Shoot is someone points somewhere, wake up! ALERT!