I love cycling but when you tot up the jerseys, shorts, shoes, and bike needed,.. oh not to mention the cycling trips away with "the club" - special diets, energy gels, etc... Its just a bit soul destroying the money needed for all of this
Like are those who are in cycling clubs minted? I know some aer, but how do you afford those carbon/semi carbon bikes? I like quality and I know one has to pay for it but still how do people who are on a budget afford this lifedtyle?
For the record, I work yes, but still...I may aswell starve if I want to do this. I was thinking of joining Rapha but a PIPE DREAM for now, with their ridiculous prices.
I should start a thread - tips on how to be the best cyclist you can be on a budget...I haven't joined a cycling club yet, why? because I have an old steal vintage road bike, that'll probably be laughed and sniggered at, or am I being far fetched????
Thoughts and opinions please.
Like are those who are in cycling clubs minted? I know some aer, but how do you afford those carbon/semi carbon bikes? I like quality and I know one has to pay for it but still how do people who are on a budget afford this lifedtyle?
For the record, I work yes, but still...I may aswell starve if I want to do this. I was thinking of joining Rapha but a PIPE DREAM for now, with their ridiculous prices.
I should start a thread - tips on how to be the best cyclist you can be on a budget...I haven't joined a cycling club yet, why? because I have an old steal vintage road bike, that'll probably be laughed and sniggered at, or am I being far fetched????
Thoughts and opinions please.