Nice bit of press for how great and cheap cycling is

[Starchivore]

An interesting article in the paper.

"Do you spend a lot on fitness? Seven people reveal their exercise budget"

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeand...ess-seven-people-reveal-their-exercise-budget

The main thing I learnt from this is that apparently some people in London spend £100 or more a week on exercise. How odd. Fair enough if you've got the money I suppose, not a bad thing at all to spend it on, but it does surprise me a bit. Below the line there are suggestions that others share this reaction.

But cycling gets some good press as two very sensible people explain that it's their primary form of exercise and costs them next to nothing. Cycling saving me money is a big deal for me and I'm very grateful for it.

I don't think I know anyone who spends any significant amount of money on this kind of thing, beyond a gym membership or running gear. Does anyone, really?

And please no one try to claim that The Guardian thinks only the South of England exists because out of the 7 there is one person from the North, so there......!! :/

 

[Starchivore]

Yes I am somewhat bored at the moment.

 

[Brandane]

Kelly, 50, from London: ‘The fact I know I will lose money if I don’t see my personal trainer helps to motivate me’
Spend on exercise a week: £200
Spend on fitness a month: £1,000
Hours spent exercising: eight

Kelly, age 50, from London, clearly has too much money. £1800 per month for 8 hours exercise .

 

[Deleted member 35268]

I spend about £30 a month on cycling repairs, parts etc.
I do 8 hrs a week, on tarmac, for free

 

[G3CWI]

I do 8 hrs a week, on tarmac, for free

Bloody cyclists - you don't even pay road tax.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

Bloody cyclists - you don't even pay road tax.

I wish I didn't, but I still pay VEHICLE TAX on two cars so I have twice as much right to use the road as you (assuming** you don't own any cars that are not exempt*)

** I don't like to assume anything, ever
* Classic cars are cool

 

[G3CWI]

but I still pay VEHICLE TAX on two cars

Ever run across the word "irony"?

 

[Deleted member 35268]

Ever run across the word "irony"?

Yes, I am just going along with it for fun. More please.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

Anyway, my wife does my irony.

 

[YahudaMoon]

Meanwhile in Hebden Bridge

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-37618383

 

[fossyant]

Cycling's not cheap. I even bought a new one whilst I was broken.

 

[winjim]

Congo is an awesome film.

 

[ColinJ]

Meanwhile in Hebden Bridge

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-37618383

That's at least the third time!

As for paying for exercise ... a friend of my sister pays a man from her gym £30 to run with her for an hour!

 

[machew]

Ever run across the word "irony"?

I know the meaning of the word "irony". It means "sort of like iron"

 

[Starchivore]

Congo is an awesome film.