What decade were you born in?

[DRM]

Year of Decilamisation for me. MUST have been the big news of that year……

the year I went to the shop for some sweets with 6d and came out a new 1/2p change,all very exciting fora 6 year old

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Year of Decilamisation for me. MUST have been the big news of that year……

Actually, like 1970, a lot happened, but, just not in this country.

 

[katiewlx]

Go Gen X

 

[mrushton]

I think they all hang out on GCN comparing their aero socks.😏

Attached with glue!!! What's wrong with some kind of elastic garter I say. Can compare the red line round the top of your calves after the ride.

 

[AndyRM]

Great to see that we have at least 2 members in the 37-46 age group; it's always good to get the kid's perspective on worldly matters.

I resemble that remark, I'm 40.

Looking at the votes cast, it's no wonder it feels like I'm reading something my folks might write sometimes.

 

[VinSumRox]

I resemble that remark, I'm 40.

Looking at the votes cast, it's no wonder it feels like I'm reading something my folks might write sometimes.

Just sometimes?

 

[wakemalcolm]

The most remarkable stat for me is that there's at least 80 active members.

 

[esoxlucius]

The most remarkable stat for me is that there's at least 80 active members.

Given the ages of most of us that is some accomplishment in itself😁

 

[rogerzilla]

Go Gen X

Billy Idol before all the plastic surgery!

 

[MadMalx]

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Billy Idol before all the plastic surgery!

Interestingly, by the usual definition, Billy Idol (born 1955) would be considered a boomer.

 

[Shearwater Missile]

I'll never reveal my decade of birth, nor shall I reveal my surname or first initial.

"Don`t tell him Pike"

 

[tyred]

1979 model year for myself. That was a great year. Ford introduced the MK V Cortina!

 

[Happy_Days]

Cycling is not a young persons sport anymore. Desirable bikes (Those the magazines falsely push as must haves) are too expensive, even though there are plenty of machines for a grand or less that will fulfill the needs of 90% of us. Every time a magazine describes a perfectly good bike as "Entry level" because it doesn't cost a fortune any number of potential cyclists researching what they can get for their money decide, "Not for me".

Sadly, a sport which was affordable and inclusive has become off putting to those who are led to believe they will be looked down upon and laughed at unless they can blow 5k and upwards on a bike.

Sadly, this is true. And the cycling media doesn’t help.

https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/luxury/article/posh-cycling-gear-times-luxury-lgm3d6bb7

 

[Happy_Days]

Youngsters don't really do forums anymore.

You can find younger riders on the Cycling Fashion subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CyclingFashion/

It's a far cry from Cycling Weekly

 

[rogerzilla]

Sadly, this is true. And the cycling media doesn’t help.

https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/luxury/article/posh-cycling-gear-times-luxury-lgm3d6bb7

IME the really expensive stuff often looks terrible. Assos, in particular, use patterns that should be in the £5 Lidl sale.