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both motorcyclists vs both of the motorcyclists

Both "both motorcyclists" and "both of the motorcyclists" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Both motorcyclists" is more concise and commonly used when referring to two motorcyclists together. On the other hand, "both of the motorcyclists" is used when you want to emphasize each individual motorcyclist in a specific group.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 852 views

both motorcyclists

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to two motorcyclists together without emphasizing each individual separately.

Examples:

  • Both motorcyclists were wearing helmets.
  • Both motorcyclists rode their bikes to the event.
  • There is still no European legislation to promote the manufacture of a CE-marked 'vehicle restraint barrier' specifically designed to guarantee the safety of motorcyclists or of both motorcyclists and other road users.
  • Motorcyclists can anticipate changes with regard both to technical inspections of their vehicles and driving instruction.
  • Although in recent years the number of people killed or injured in road accidents has fallen considerably, the opposite is true for motorcyclists, for reasons linked directly to both the riders' own behaviour and poor road conditions.

Alternatives:

  • The two motorcyclists
  • Both bikers
  • The pair of motorcyclists
  • The two riders
  • The two bikers

both of the motorcyclists

This phrase is correct and used when emphasizing each individual motorcyclist in a specific group.

This phrase is used when you want to highlight each individual motorcyclist in a group of motorcyclists.

Examples:

  • Both of the motorcyclists were experienced riders.
  • I spoke to both of the motorcyclists about the upcoming race.
  • There is still no European legislation to promote the manufacture of a CE-marked 'vehicle restraint barrier' specifically designed to guarantee the safety of motorcyclists or of both motorcyclists and other road users.
  • Don't waste time on the motorcyclists.
  • No I.D. on the motorcyclist.
  • The motorcyclists are part of the family.
  • However, the national authorities have informed the motorcyclists that VAT reductions on protective clothing can be determined only by European bodies.
  • It would have been fairer on the motorcyclists if they could get access to heavy motorcycles at the age of 21 instead of 24.
  • The Commission therefore supports the corresponding campaign by the Association of European Motorcycle Manufacturers and by the Motorcyclists' Association.
  • Because I much enjoyed your smashing-up-the-taxi film and your race between the motorcyclist and the two pedestrians, but I'm afraid we have to get serious now.
  • Both of them are based on Article 126(14) TFEU.
  • Both of you answer the question.
  • Both of you, come with me.
  • This Regulation should enable both of those requirements to be implemented.
  • Both of whom are now dead.
  • I enjoy both of your unorthodox running styles.
  • Both of 'em had big egos, but there's no doubt that both of them were brilliant on the battlefield.
  • Well, both of them described the purple magic eggs, both of them said it happened in the bathroom at school.
  • Both of you. I was worried about both of you.
  • I thought I will give this to the both of you, when both of your feelings are real.
  • Well, if it concerns both of us, you can just talk to both of us.
  • Vision and leadership are the missing ingredients at the moment to meet the global environmental challenge and we need both of these at both of these conferences.

Alternatives:

  • Both riders
  • Both bikers
  • The two motorcyclists
  • The pair of motorcyclists
  • The two riders

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