Under 30 contingent?
05-06-08, 10:34 AM
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24 and out of college, so I can't get in on the college races, but I haven't had many/any problems with people of "more maturity" not wanting to ride or being more snobby than they are already.
Do check the college scene - around here at least, almost all the college teams are really cool.
Do check the college scene - around here at least, almost all the college teams are really cool.
05-06-08, 10:41 AM
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a lot of guys under 25 are on the local A ride, too (and i've made a few friends at the weekly crit)
IMO young road riders lean toward racing because (besides the testosterone overflow) it sounds a lot better when you're explaining your hobby to someone new
IMO young road riders lean toward racing because (besides the testosterone overflow) it sounds a lot better when you're explaining your hobby to someone new
05-06-08, 11:06 AM
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That is an amusing observation - no cyclists under 30 posting here. I get that feeling sometimes as well, but I think that is because some of the 40 and 50 year olds in here are a little bit, um, obsessed. At least two members who post with annoying frequency in every thread are in there 40s or 50s from what I've gathered (as they post pics of themselves).
I find it kind of odd that people that age are as locked into the internet as they are. I mean, I expect my undergraduate college students to be all over facebook, myspace, flickr, etc., but I find it pretty weird that some people over 50 have worked hard to develop an internet persona in some small corner of the interwebs. I also find it extremely odd that some of these posters refer to themselves in the third person. Wow, that is bizarre, in my opinion.
I look in a few different subforums and what you have noticed is a broad generalization, but with some truth. The SS/FG subforum tends to be full of younger urban/campus based people who are brand new to cycling and are getting into it originally as a movement/style. Good to see people riding, but a bit annoying when the person drops $2000-$3000 on a bike, only rides 2 miles a day, and can't change a flat. But, to each their own...
I feel this forum tends to be older folks, as some have said. Yeah, maybe road riding is more attractive when you have a wife and kids at home
But, there are some twentysomethings here. I find the people in here that are 50, shave their legs, take supplements, and post 42 times a day and in every thread just as annoying as the fixed riders who are following a style, not a sport/leisure activity. I have too many hobbies and pursuits to get overly involved in any one of them, though I do enjoy riding bicycles. I personally find it hard to understand the fifty year olds in this forum that are ultra-competitive and will call you a eunuch if you aren't putting in 100 miles a day. I guess maybe since I played competitive sports for most of my life I'm just not that competitive anymore. I ride for my own personal enjoyment.
Just some observations, not condemning anyone. Anyway, yep, there are some 20s folks around here. I'm one of them.
I find it kind of odd that people that age are as locked into the internet as they are. I mean, I expect my undergraduate college students to be all over facebook, myspace, flickr, etc., but I find it pretty weird that some people over 50 have worked hard to develop an internet persona in some small corner of the interwebs. I also find it extremely odd that some of these posters refer to themselves in the third person. Wow, that is bizarre, in my opinion.
I look in a few different subforums and what you have noticed is a broad generalization, but with some truth. The SS/FG subforum tends to be full of younger urban/campus based people who are brand new to cycling and are getting into it originally as a movement/style. Good to see people riding, but a bit annoying when the person drops $2000-$3000 on a bike, only rides 2 miles a day, and can't change a flat. But, to each their own...
I feel this forum tends to be older folks, as some have said. Yeah, maybe road riding is more attractive when you have a wife and kids at home
But, there are some twentysomethings here. I find the people in here that are 50, shave their legs, take supplements, and post 42 times a day and in every thread just as annoying as the fixed riders who are following a style, not a sport/leisure activity. I have too many hobbies and pursuits to get overly involved in any one of them, though I do enjoy riding bicycles. I personally find it hard to understand the fifty year olds in this forum that are ultra-competitive and will call you a eunuch if you aren't putting in 100 miles a day. I guess maybe since I played competitive sports for most of my life I'm just not that competitive anymore. I ride for my own personal enjoyment.Just some observations, not condemning anyone. Anyway, yep, there are some 20s folks around here. I'm one of them.
05-06-08, 11:16 AM
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That is an amusing observation - no cyclists under 30 posting here. I get that feeling sometimes as well, but I think that is because some of the 40 and 50 year olds in here are a little bit, um, obsessed. At least two members who post with annoying frequency in every thread are in there 40s or 50s from what I've gathered (as they post pics of themselves).
I find it kind of odd that people that age are as locked into the internet as they are. I mean, I expect my undergraduate college students to be all over facebook, myspace, flickr, etc., but I find it pretty weird that some people over 50 have worked hard to develop an internet persona in some small corner of the interwebs. I also find it extremely odd that some of these posters refer to themselves in the third person. Wow, that is bizarre, in my opinion.
I look in a few different subforums and what you have noticed is a broad generalization, but with some truth. The SS/FG subforum tends to be full of younger urban/campus based people who are brand new to cycling and are getting into it originally as a movement/style. Good to see people riding, but a bit annoying when the person drops $2000-$3000 on a bike, only rides 2 miles a day, and can't change a flat. But, to each their own...
I feel this forum tends to be older folks, as some have said. Yeah, maybe road riding is more attractive when you have a wife and kids at home But, there are some twentysomethings here. I find the people in here that are 50, shave their legs, take supplements, and post 42 times a day and in every thread just as annoying as the fixed riders who are following a style, not a sport/leisure activity. I have too many hobbies and pursuits to get overly involved in any one of them, though I do enjoy riding bicycles. I personally find it hard to understand the fifty year olds in this forum that are ultra-competitive and will call you a eunuch if you aren't putting in 100 miles a day. I guess maybe since I played competitive sports for most of my life I'm just not that competitive anymore. I ride for my own personal enjoyment.
Just some observations, not condemning anyone. Anyway, yep, there are some 20s folks around here. I'm one of them.
I find it kind of odd that people that age are as locked into the internet as they are. I mean, I expect my undergraduate college students to be all over facebook, myspace, flickr, etc., but I find it pretty weird that some people over 50 have worked hard to develop an internet persona in some small corner of the interwebs. I also find it extremely odd that some of these posters refer to themselves in the third person. Wow, that is bizarre, in my opinion.
I look in a few different subforums and what you have noticed is a broad generalization, but with some truth. The SS/FG subforum tends to be full of younger urban/campus based people who are brand new to cycling and are getting into it originally as a movement/style. Good to see people riding, but a bit annoying when the person drops $2000-$3000 on a bike, only rides 2 miles a day, and can't change a flat. But, to each their own...
I feel this forum tends to be older folks, as some have said. Yeah, maybe road riding is more attractive when you have a wife and kids at home
But, there are some twentysomethings here. I find the people in here that are 50, shave their legs, take supplements, and post 42 times a day and in every thread just as annoying as the fixed riders who are following a style, not a sport/leisure activity. I have too many hobbies and pursuits to get overly involved in any one of them, though I do enjoy riding bicycles. I personally find it hard to understand the fifty year olds in this forum that are ultra-competitive and will call you a eunuch if you aren't putting in 100 miles a day. I guess maybe since I played competitive sports for most of my life I'm just not that competitive anymore. I ride for my own personal enjoyment.Just some observations, not condemning anyone. Anyway, yep, there are some 20s folks around here. I'm one of them.
I dont have a problem with the heavy posters. It's kinda like blogging, only with a bunch more readers (fans). Most humans like attention. Nothing wrong with that.
05-06-08, 11:19 AM
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My high score is currently 28. Those of you with higher scores should be thankful... a large portion of this world doesn't live past 15. We're all living exceptionally privileged lives - we actually can take the time to ride bicycles for pleasure and fitness and we're not being chased out of our homes by people with machetes or assault rifles, nor working under forced labour.
Enjoy your life, no matter what age. If you think about how small and completely insignificant this planet is in the Universe... and then how small and insignificant our individual lives are in the grand scheme of things... age shouldn't be something to be afraid of, but should be an achievement. Enjoy it. Enjoy life. It could end at any possible second, without warning - appreciate the run/ride you've had so far.
Enjoy your life, no matter what age. If you think about how small and completely insignificant this planet is in the Universe... and then how small and insignificant our individual lives are in the grand scheme of things... age shouldn't be something to be afraid of, but should be an achievement. Enjoy it. Enjoy life. It could end at any possible second, without warning - appreciate the run/ride you've had so far.
05-06-08, 11:38 AM
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Ok, lets just forget about that PM I sent you about meeting for a milk shake and mazzola party, m'kay?
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05-06-08, 11:48 AM
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05-06-08, 11:59 AM
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Really age has nothing to do with a person, maturity and "how old you feel" determine your "age"
Me I am 29 and have always been called mature for my age since I was a teenager, probably because I act responsibly and take full responsibility for my actions and don't whine and moan like most folks out there that are in the under 30 crowd.
Also, most under 30 folks that are wanting to look "cool" on 2 wheels are into motorcycles ( ihave motorcycles but not for the "cool" factor) and most race/road bicycles cost as much as a used or lower end new motorcycle. Plus the fact that the average american is LAZY they would rather get the motorcycle than a road/race bike.
Personally I don't care how old someone is, it really depends on how they act both on and off the road.
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Me I am 29 and have always been called mature for my age since I was a teenager, probably because I act responsibly and take full responsibility for my actions and don't whine and moan like most folks out there that are in the under 30 crowd.
Also, most under 30 folks that are wanting to look "cool" on 2 wheels are into motorcycles ( ihave motorcycles but not for the "cool" factor) and most race/road bicycles cost as much as a used or lower end new motorcycle. Plus the fact that the average american is LAZY they would rather get the motorcycle than a road/race bike.
Personally I don't care how old someone is, it really depends on how they act both on and off the road.
JOE
05-06-08, 01:16 PM
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**** that
i'm turning 30 in june.. can i join the youngin's club for now?
but i feel your pain - you should see the age distribution at local randonneur rides - i'm easily the youngest out there, and the average age has to be above 40-45.
but i feel your pain - you should see the age distribution at local randonneur rides - i'm easily the youngest out there, and the average age has to be above 40-45.
05-06-08, 02:05 PM
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05-06-08, 06:00 PM
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I thought most cyclists on this forum were under 25 ... perhaps even under 20.
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05-06-08, 06:29 PM
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24 but I'm told all the time I look like I'm 30. It gets old. I've been riding since I was 18 and only recently found a friend that graduated with me got into road cycling. He's been into mountain biking since we were kids. I got into mountain biking last year, more friends involved with it. But road is more fun.
05-06-08, 06:38 PM
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27 here.. started out with a road bike, now i have 3 fixed gear bikes that i ride. I dont follow the trend of the fixed crowd, or drink..
I am myself looking for group rides, and not from bar to bar.. lol
I am myself looking for group rides, and not from bar to bar.. lol
