Originally Posted by
Koyote
To me, it almost seems like we're in a golden age of mellow cycling. Bike camping is now a thing, there seems to be more interest in randos, etc. Even the gravel racing fad is somewhat laid-back -- last gravel race that I did had beer at some of the aid stations. And they ALL have beer at the finish line.
My thought exactly. Road racing numbers are down. Gravel and cross are way up. Totally different vibe. Much mellower.