How Many of You People Are Baby-Boomers?
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1960 Lone Wolf model here. Didn't really get into cycling until age 30. Before that a hiker until a broken back ended that. I seem to see about as many road cyclists out as I ever did. Hilly Hundred bike ride seems to be shrinking. I thought from videos and magazines the younger generations were jumping a bike 50 feet in the air in the woods or wearing skinny Jean's and drinking expensive coffee in major cities.
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It's like maybe you could change your route and/or your circle of friends. Not likely, eh?
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I can't remember when I didn't ride a bicycle. Bought a bunch of parts in a box and put together a bike in my early teens and that was my first "good bike". Sturmey Archer(sp?) 3 spd hub, don't remember what the frame was-but I painted it copper. 68 yrs.young now, and still at it!! Even take the mountain bike out on trails occasionally.
#29
Maybe where you live. Here in Philly there are loads of young cyclists and female cyclists. We even have a couple of women's cycling clubs. I was just out on this nice spring day. Lots of woman and young people.
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Young Gen X here.
In my area, there are actually a ton of cyclists younger than me - women, especially. Sure, I ride with a bunch of old dudes (who are fun, trust me), but I also ride with a good number of people in the 25-35 age range. The main deterrent that I've noticed among this group seems to be child care responsibilities.
It seems to me that part of it is that the cost of living in my area is really low and there isn't much to do. Someone with an okay full time job (recent college grad, a few years into the trades, manufacturing, etc.) could pay their bills and still have money for recreation. Without a big food or music/dancing scene, cycling becomes appealing. Likewise, when your commute is 10 minutes as opposed to 100, there's a bit more time for cycling.
In my area, there are actually a ton of cyclists younger than me - women, especially. Sure, I ride with a bunch of old dudes (who are fun, trust me), but I also ride with a good number of people in the 25-35 age range. The main deterrent that I've noticed among this group seems to be child care responsibilities.
It seems to me that part of it is that the cost of living in my area is really low and there isn't much to do. Someone with an okay full time job (recent college grad, a few years into the trades, manufacturing, etc.) could pay their bills and still have money for recreation. Without a big food or music/dancing scene, cycling becomes appealing. Likewise, when your commute is 10 minutes as opposed to 100, there's a bit more time for cycling.
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Baby boomers...1946-1964 birth year...yep, we are in.
Retired and Blessed beyond our dreams. I retired 3.5 years ago at 56 after a 35 yr career. My wife just retired yesterday at 55 after a 30 yr career in the corporate grind. Now waking up everyday for the rest of our lives and still getting paid......Just unbelievable.
Retired and Blessed beyond our dreams. I retired 3.5 years ago at 56 after a 35 yr career. My wife just retired yesterday at 55 after a 30 yr career in the corporate grind. Now waking up everyday for the rest of our lives and still getting paid......Just unbelievable.
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I'm in the late baby boomers year. Started cycling again back in 2017. Thinking about it, I started cycling roughly at the same age my mother started golfing. She's now 88 and still golfs over 100 games a year (from May til November). Doesn't take a cart, she walks and pulls her own bag. I hope I'll still be able to ride at her age (don't like golfing).
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Recently-retired baby boomer RN here and have been cycling as an adult (!) since 1973 at age 23. Have ridden regularly every year since then. And have been listening to the Ramones since 1976. Hey! Ho! Let's go......for a bike ride!
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Boomer here. Born in '54. Been riding bikes since probably '59 or '60. Got my first 10-speed in '70. Still riding an '84 Pug that I bought new. I'm old because I've had a lot of birthdays. Birthdays are a good thing--the more you have, the longer you live.
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'50.
I was faster then.
I was faster then.
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Not only am I not a Boomer but the oldest of my kids barely makes it into the Baby Boomer era.
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- 2000 to present: New Silent Generation or Generation Z.
- 1980 to 2000: Millennials or Generation Y.
- 1965 to 1979: Thirteeners or Generation X.
- 1946 to 1964: Baby Boomers.
- 1925 to 1945: Silent Generation.
- 1900 to 1924: G.I. Generation.
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Born '47. Started racing at 16. Monterey Bay area, was a hot bed of cycling back in the '60s. Been riding on and off since then....Got into touring, when stationed in Nebraska . More touring when stationed in Europe. Joined a local German cycling , and learned racing again, European style. Been riding for fun and endurance since 2007 to current.KB
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I see that you are a new on the Bike Forums. Judging from you post you are new to cycling also. We have shared info on ourselves now your turn.
How old are you and how long have you been cycling ?
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Actually, you're a member of the 'Silent Generation.' The G.I. Generation is generally referred to as the Greatest.
- 2000 to present: New Silent Generation or Generation Z.
- 1980 to 2000: Millennials or Generation Y.
- 1965 to 1979: Thirteeners or Generation X.
- 1946 to 1964: Baby Boomers.
- 1925 to 1945: Silent Generation.
- 1900 to 1924: G.I. Generation.
"People born before 1946 are called - The Greatest Generation. People born between 1946 and 1964 are called - The Baby Boomers. People born between 1965 and 1979 are called - Generation X. And people bornbetween 1980 and 2010 are called -Generation Y.Jul 26, 2013"
Either way, feeling old.
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Glady. I was a runner my entire life up until/through my time in the service. I got out of there in 13' and went on to college. My knees were too achy to continue running long distance so I looked into other options. In the summer months at school I had a blast riding an old, heavy mountain bike through local forest preserves near my house. I would do this solo, but my bike was essentially a limestone block with wheels. Upon graduation from college I decided to get a 10 speed like the really fast guys all seemed to ride. Now I'm hooked and have been on my new Giant Defy for 2 seasons. I'm also 28 years old with my eyes set on my first triathalon in August and I'm also considering racing, but I have no idea where to begin essentially. Thanks for your post.
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Glady. I was a runner my entire life up until/through my time in the service. I got out of there in 13' and went on to college. My knees were too achy to continue running long distance so I looked into other options. In the summer months at school I had a blast riding an old, heavy mountain bike through local forest preserves near my house. I would do this solo, but my bike was essentially a limestone block with wheels. Upon graduation from college I decided to get a 10 speed like the really fast guys all seemed to ride. Now I'm hooked and have been on my new Giant Defy for 2 seasons. I'm also 28 years old with my eyes set on my first triathalon in August and I'm also considering racing, but I have no idea where to begin essentially. Thanks for your post.
Welcome to the forum ! You are hooked now, cycling has addictive qualities in addition to keeping us physically fit. I fully understand the knee thing. I was obsessed with running, my engineering career brought a ton of stress and I would run to manage the stress and stay fit. I over used my poor knees and the doctor said I needed to quit running for a couple months. That was devastating to hear. He suggested cycling which is much easier on the knees without the pounding and I started out like you with a mountain bike. Now I ride mostly road bikes except for a run to the store on a mountain bike I have set up with saddle bags. I retired 8 years ago and ride between 90 to 120 miles a week. I live in Napa Valley, CA and lots of great rides in our area. Lots of vineyards and beautiful scenery. I rode my first Century last year from Old Sacramento along the American River up to Lake Folsom and back. Beautiful paved trail along the American River. I would check out cycling clubs in your area and participate in their rides. Lots of fun, commaradie, and you get pushed to do more intense training in the group.
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Baby boomer here. I think it was the mass quantities of weed we smoked back in the day. Thats what led to mass quantities of miles on the bike. And all those miles ridden without a helmet. Good times. Now I ride to keep in reasonable shape as I see and hear of friends of the past who have passed. Fire up a bowl and hit the road. And once in awhile take off that silly hemet and feel the breeze. Screw the sunscreen, get a tan.