Here's the shout you've been waiting for Dr S
I have been riding bikes sine the age of 16, i am now 50, ridden most days, either as commute or for pleasure for vast majority of those 34 years.
Never had more than 3 bikes in the garage, never spent more than a grand on one, ridden all over the place including abroad.
Never been on one of the 50 or 60 rides you have either, never wanted to, to me riding is MY way of getting around, visiting different areas and relaxing, just because i don't join in don't mean i'm less of a cyclist, most of the worlds tourers did it alone, Anne Mustoe, Josie Dew etc etc, but a big slap on the back for you for doing the 50-60 rides.
I fund my cycling by doing two jobs, working a 12 hour day seven days a week, another good reason i've never attended the rides.
Im not unique, just like millions of other hard working people trying to make a living.
Thanks Dr S for making my choice so much easier, i obviously dont fit into your idea of the ideal cyclist.
