Foo - Biking / Tennis corrolation ???

Yes this is a weird observation, however is it my imagination or are there an unusually large amount of cyclists that also play tennis regularly? I see quite a few mentions of tennis on BF's but also see the corrolation at work amongst the cyclists. Just me spewing out thoughts in a half awake stupor :o

I don't see it here. I'm pretty involved with both. I've been playing tennis since I was 5 yrs old (we didn't have a swimming pool in the backyard growing up, we had a tennis court!) and cycling for about 4 yrs.

I think they're really complimentary! Tennis is very high impact, where cycling isn't. And besides...when my shots can't find the court, I'm a cyclist. When I don't have the legs and fall off the back, I'm a tennis player! :D

Got a clay court in the backyard. It needs some TLC, my bikes are well used.

Been playing tennis since I was 9 or so. I actually don't see that trend around here. None of the tennis guys I hit with ride.

I know quite a few cyclists, and as far as I know, not a single one of them plays tennis. Myself included. Last time I played at all was in school, 14 years ago...

I avoid sports that involve projectiles.

either

play squash, it's better for you

or

Tennis :rolleyes: who plays tennis?

*raises hand* tennis!

Negatory here. I tried tennis when I was young, but I didn't find lasting enjoyment. Everyone else was either way better than me, or way worse, and it was a perpetual massacre. It's been over 25 years since I swung a racket. Likely I won't ever do it again.

I haven't played tennis since college, I love playing it but I can find anyone else that does, guess it requires to much movement.

Note: Playing tennis on the Wii doesn't count although it is fun :)

I am fan, but I don't play much anymore, it is definitely somehting I have considered looking into as a "second" sport. Everyone out here plays, and no one plays football, so I need to find a happy medium.

I wonder if tandem riders can only play doubles?

I really enjoy tennis, but don't play regularly enough to be any good. I'll say this for it; it's a lot less expensive hobby than cycling (assuming you don't count the CC membership).

I really haven't noticed the correlation though.

I'm a casual tennis player. Used to be really into it, but now it's something I do once or twice a month during the warmer months.

The trouble I have is finding a partner to play with. Wait....that's kinda' my problem in general!:eek::p

I wonder if tandem riders can only play doubles?

Tandem, fixed gear, doubles tennis--instant youtube classic.

Tandem, fixed gear, doubles tennis--instant youtube classic.

Or sidecar doubles! You still have your sidecar?

I have heard skiing-golf-tennis.. Not Biking-Tennis.

Or sidecar doubles! You still have your sidecar?

Oh yeah!
Helmets would be required. Few things are as dangerous as a hopped-up, competitive, sidecar monkey with a racket.

I used to ride 16 mi RT to play on my HS tennis team. There was no other way home after practice--this was a rural area--so the bike was it. I kept playing in college, though I play only occasionally now. It's the only sport I participate in besides cycling.

I don't see it here. I'm pretty involved with both. I've been playing tennis since I was 5 yrs old (we didn't have a swimming pool in the backyard growing up, we had a tennis court!) and cycling for about 4 yrs.

I think they're really complimentary! Tennis is very high impact, where cycling isn't. And besides...when my shots can't find the court, I'm a cyclist. When I don't have the legs and fall off the back, I'm a tennis player! :D

I started at 9 years old and pretty much levelled off with my skill at that age ... and trust me that's not a good thing. You were lucky to have your own court ... I'm jealous :mad: :D

Got a clay court in the backyard.

:eek: Lucky Ba@#$%$ LOL.

*raises hand* tennis!

Where do you play? Riverside?

I really enjoy tennis, but don't play regularly enough to be any good. I'll say this for it; it's a lot less expensive hobby than cycling (assuming you don't count the CC membership).

I really haven't noticed the correlation though.

Waaaay cheaper. I'm on the executive of our community club and we only charge $110 for an individual membership. Can't beat that.

Kinda +1 to what Skinnyone said...but, more like a correlation between skiing & cycling.

When i lived in Ireland, i played every day, and played club at a pretty high level. When i moved to a crap small town in saskatchewan, i didnt play for over 7 years, which kinda sucked, but i got back into it after that. In my last year of University i won my intramurals Singles/Doubles title :D

When i lived in Ireland, i played every day, and played club at a pretty high level. When i moved to a crap small town in saskatchewan, i didnt play for over 7 years, which kinda sucked, but i got back into it after that. In my last year of University i won my intramurals Singles/Doubles title :D

When I'm down in Regina next time we'll have to have a game ... yes you'll kick my butt. However I'm always up for a challenge. I get down at least once a year. Our company does quite a bit of work for Sask Power.

:eek: Lucky Ba@#$%$ LOL.

It's about 60 years old.
A lot like having a pool in the backyard. A whole lotta work for a couple of hours of use in the summer.

Where do you play? Riverside?
Riverside? You mean Lakeshore? Riverside is in saskatoon.


When I'm down in Regina next time we'll have to have a game ... yes you'll kick my butt. However I'm always up for a challenge. I get down at least once a year. Our company does quite a bit of work for Sask Power.
Absolutely man! Although, im not too sure about me kicking your butt.. 4 months after i won my tournaments i had surgery on my back, and havent played competitively since, just bashing around with friends..

Saskpower eh? Haha, my local pub is half a block north of the saskpower building :)

So yeah, next time you're in town, give me a call! Plus, i'll have to introduce you to spud my JRT.