What age are people doing the higher miles.
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Pale Rider
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Older people tend to have more spare time so that will be one reason why some do a lot of mileage.
As a general point, the Highest Annual Mileage Record is not a young man's game.
The likes of Kurt Searvogel and Steve Abraham are past the first flush of youth, as, if I recall correctly, were some of the other record holders such as Tommy Godwin.
As a general point, the Highest Annual Mileage Record is not a young man's game.
The likes of Kurt Searvogel and Steve Abraham are past the first flush of youth, as, if I recall correctly, were some of the other record holders such as Tommy Godwin.
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derrick
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There is hope for us all then, I see we have three on here who are over 76, Keep up the good work.
That isn't me I'm not as Old as you think I amHat off to the 76+ year old
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Tommy was 27 and the current record holder is in her 20's
Slick
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Supersuperleeds
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We fall into the same age bracket on the poll though I'm at one end of the scale and your at the other
I am not sure how this poll tells you that.Its finding out who does what on this forum. It is not a world wide poll.
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derrick
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I would not worry yourself about it.
Banjo
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Audax uk the long distance cycling club seems to have more riders over 60 than under 30.
It seems odd to me that youngsters wouldn't be interested in getting tired wet and hungry for days on end.Whats not to like???
It seems odd to me that youngsters wouldn't be interested in getting tired wet and hungry for days on end.Whats not to like???
PaulSB
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I'm 64 and retired. My annual mileage has increased significantly in the two years since I retired. In 2018 I rode 6328 miles. I targetted 7500 but found even being retired it was a struggle to average 150/week. Factor in all the faffing around time before, during and after a ride and one needs to dedicate around 20 hours a week to riding. That is a lot. Miss 2-3 weeks for any reason and it becomes much harder to achieve.
July 2011 I had a seizure and lost my license for 12 months. In the period July 2011 - July 2012 l rode 8000+ miles, possibly 9000 as I had a 36 mile round trip by cycle and train commute. I was getting up at 5.15 and arriving home between 7.30-8.30pm. It was a total nightmare.
I'd suggest the three factors with the greatest influence on miles ridden are employment status, commuting and family situation.
3000 miles is "only" 60 miles a week. When I had three children under five the only way to do that was go out at 5.00am on a Saturday or Sunday. I ride with several people in that situation. My club puts on rides starting at 6.00am for that reason.
The poll IS interesting but I don't feel it tells us much.
July 2011 I had a seizure and lost my license for 12 months. In the period July 2011 - July 2012 l rode 8000+ miles, possibly 9000 as I had a 36 mile round trip by cycle and train commute. I was getting up at 5.15 and arriving home between 7.30-8.30pm. It was a total nightmare.
I'd suggest the three factors with the greatest influence on miles ridden are employment status, commuting and family situation.
3000 miles is "only" 60 miles a week. When I had three children under five the only way to do that was go out at 5.00am on a Saturday or Sunday. I ride with several people in that situation. My club puts on rides starting at 6.00am for that reason.
The poll IS interesting but I don't feel it tells us much.
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gbb
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Derrick is obviously interested so my history was...
Started seriously cycling at around 42. Generally upped the mileage and I should think peaked around 50 to 55, doing around 6500 miles anually I think.
Then commuting stopped with a change of job and then health issues virtually stopped me In my tracks for 3 years so it's always just getting out there now, no intent to even get near the old days.
Commuting was the driver for me, it gives you the opportunity to ride every work day, just for starters so has a major impact on many people's mileage.
Many folk don't start serious or restart riding until slightly later in life (i suspect) so that affects the stats too.
Started seriously cycling at around 42. Generally upped the mileage and I should think peaked around 50 to 55, doing around 6500 miles anually I think.
Then commuting stopped with a change of job and then health issues virtually stopped me In my tracks for 3 years so it's always just getting out there now, no intent to even get near the old days.
Commuting was the driver for me, it gives you the opportunity to ride every work day, just for starters so has a major impact on many people's mileage.
Many folk don't start serious or restart riding until slightly later in life (i suspect) so that affects the stats too.
Accy cyclist
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I hope static bike miles count?!!
