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Riders

Riders is the plural form of rider, used to describe people who ride animals or vehicles, such as horse riders, motorcyclists, bicycle riders, or hikers using pack animals. It can refer to an individual by occupation or hobby, or to a group of riders gathered for a common activity, such as a riding club or tour.

The word originates from Middle English rider, from the verb ride, and is cognate with related forms

In sports, “Riders” is a common nickname for teams; the best-known example is the Saskatchewan Roughriders of

In legislative contexts, a rider is an additional provision attached to a bill, often controversial or unrelated

In culture and media, “Riders” appears as a title for various works and is used in discussions

in
several
Germanic
languages.
the
Canadian
Football
League,
whose
fans
and
media
routinely
shorten
the
name
to
the
Riders.
to
the
main
subject;
the
plural
“riders”
is
used
when
multiple
amendments
accompany
legislation.
of
riding
subcultures
and
activities.