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You Know You’re a Seasoned Cyclist When…

You Know You’re a Seasoned Cyclist When…

Check out these dead giveaways you’re a seasoned cyclist. How many apply to you, what would you add to the list?

You are more interested in the wind forecast than the chance of rain. DAHON rider on ferry
You don’t even blink at the prospect of a 10% gradient.
You can find and fix a puncture with the accuracy of a surgeon and the speed of bruce lee.
You ride safe and lead by good example.
You possess a knowledge of the best bike accessible cafés, pubs and views that would put tripadvisor to shame.
You have the lower body strength of a kangaroo.
You have an eclectic but practical all-year wardrobe that has been refined over the years to perfectly suit your climate and riding needs.
You dismount your bike with all the precision and elegance of an olympic gymnast.
You can identify types of bicycle by ear as they come up behind you.
You transport everything by bike, even your Christmas tree.
If you’re a cycle commuter, you’ve saved enough money over the years to buy a yacht (but if you’re a cycle junkie you’ve spent it all on a glorious bicycle collection).
You wouldn’t have it any other way.