A cross-racing bike brake lever has on its contact surface external to the grip of the brake lever provided with multiple recesses for the fingers of the rider to hold against while executing a hand brake on the inner side of the grip so that the rider comfortably moves his or her fingers to rest flushed on the recesses and holds against the inner side of the grip with fingers at where close to their joint of the fingertips to execute an easy, sure and comfortable hand brake for improved safety.