Age of commuters
02-24-06 | 01:27 AM
#126
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From: Vancouver, BC
Originally Posted by closetbiker
I was under the impression that the majority of riders were not only male, but in their teens and twenties, thinning out in the thirties.
Unlike many sports and physical activities, which show a clear decline in participation for older age groups, the participation rate in cycling remains steady up to the 35-44 year age group. The participation rate for 18-24 year olds is 0.6%, that for 25-34 year olds is 0.5% and for 35-44 year olds the rate is 0.7%. While the rate drops for persons aged 45 years or older, people in this age group still comprise more than 25.5% of participants in this sport. Overall, about five in every thousand Australians participate in cycling
Last edited by closetbiker; 02-24-06 at 09:35 AM.
02-24-06 | 07:45 AM
#128
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In climbing they say that there are no old, bold (like in fearless, daring ...) climbers.
Might be similar with cyclists
In climbing they say that there are no old, bold (like in fearless, daring ...) climbers.
Might be similar with cyclists
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02-27-06 | 01:14 PM
#133
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From: Seattle, WA
Bikes: '05 Fuji Cross, '04 Cannondale R1000
Originally Posted by closetbiker
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I have a study of collisions between cars and bicycles in BC that includes 6,000 collisions in 3 years. The age group that is over-represented in collisions: age 25 and under. A drop in collisions occurred at the legal driving age of 16. Check out how few cyclists over the age of 40 are involved in collisions compared to those between 10 and 33. Ten times as many 21 year olds get into collisions as those 45 years and older.
I have a study of collisions between cars and bicycles in BC that includes 6,000 collisions in 3 years. The age group that is over-represented in collisions: age 25 and under. A drop in collisions occurred at the legal driving age of 16. Check out how few cyclists over the age of 40 are involved in collisions compared to those between 10 and 33. Ten times as many 21 year olds get into collisions as those 45 years and older.
Interesting info, thanks for sharing!
Last edited by peregrine; 03-02-06 at 12:12 AM.
02-27-06 | 02:36 PM
#135
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From: Down on East End Avenue.
Bikes: Salsa Las Cruces, Burley R&R and a boat load of others.
42 for one more week. Avoided a collision, late last year by dumping my bike on a 14% grade and skinning my knees on some gravel. Year before that, comming down a 40 foot, leaf covered, ~40% grade of a hill, slid out. Lost my p-brain computer, came back the next day with a metal detector and found it in the leaves.
Next year maybe I should give up drafting busses and dirt jumping. Unfortunatly since taking up yoga bunda work, I have become really good at technical single track on a hard tail. Root lock yeah!
Should probably chill out on "riding the tiger". My wife insists that I have extra insurance. I can't blame her.
Top speed last year was 46 mph.
Next year maybe I should give up drafting busses and dirt jumping. Unfortunatly since taking up yoga bunda work, I have become really good at technical single track on a hard tail. Root lock yeah!
Should probably chill out on "riding the tiger". My wife insists that I have extra insurance. I can't blame her.
Top speed last year was 46 mph.
Last edited by slagjumper; 02-27-06 at 02:47 PM.
02-28-06 | 02:03 PM
#136
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From: NYC
Bikes: Specialized Allez (base model triple with upgrades), Specialized Sirrus frankenbike, much-loved beater bike/soon to be street fix
Originally Posted by rkalex25
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started riding tonight
will hopefully be up to making it commuting to school by next week
started riding tonight
will hopefully be up to making it commuting to school by next week
Either way, good luck and have fun! My commute is the best part of my day (except for yesterday, when it was wicked, wicked cold and I forgot my gloveliners and my toes froze).
02-28-06 | 02:15 PM
#137
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From: NYC
Bikes: Specialized Allez (base model triple with upgrades), Specialized Sirrus frankenbike, much-loved beater bike/soon to be street fix
Oh, and I'm female and you can probably guess my age pretty well from the phrase "rock on". I'll be 27 in a month and change.
I guess technically "Rock on" dates to the 70's, but I remember it from my childhood. And yes, I do say it in real life -- all the time.
I guess technically "Rock on" dates to the 70's, but I remember it from my childhood. And yes, I do say it in real life -- all the time.
02-28-06 | 02:25 PM
#139
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From: 40205 'ViLLeBiLLie
Bikes: Sngl Spd's, 70's- 80's vintage, D-tube Folder
Im 47. On Friday I commuted 8 miles through 4" of snow on a fixie.
I got my first AARP mailing today
Sorry AARP.....Im not ready to concede yet !!
I got my first AARP mailing today
Sorry AARP.....Im not ready to concede yet !!
02-28-06 | 02:54 PM
#141
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From: POS Tennessee
Bikes: Gary Fisher Simple City 8, Litespeed Obed
31, and I'll probably keep on until I am a senior citizen or my health allows, whichever comes first. I am at peace with being "that 91 year-old man who rides a bike everywhere." 
02-28-06 | 04:07 PM
#145
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From: Coquitlam
Originally Posted by BikeFleet
My commute is the best part of my day (except for yesterday, when it was wicked, wicked cold and I forgot my gloveliners and my toes froze).
