lucmccann Posted January 23, 2014 Share I remember a little while ago seeing a thread that asked Hubbers to state how much they earned per month, that got me thinking, how much do you spend per month on cycling or cycling related activities? Now this can include race entries, spares, parts, your coffee stops, beer and burger right after your ride, kit...basically everything besides your transport to the race or place you going to ride (because that would be a completely inconsistent variable) I can comfortably say I spend between R1500 - R2000 per month...sometimes probably more... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted January 23, 2014 Share I would say, I don't spend enough..How can you put a price for the sanity I find on two wheels, the joys of been free, Cycling helps me find my balance, relaxes me, how can you put a price on thatAnd The fact that the money I spend would probably end up in medical bills if I didn't cycle, Surv0MTB, semisub, mtbsmurf and 5 others 8 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted January 23, 2014 Share I guess if you get really into it and take into consideration fuel to events and accommadation, I sometimes spend 5000 and more. Heading up to the Herald next week from Cape Town, fuel, accom, entry fee, quite expensive. But worth every penny. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Scorcho Posted January 23, 2014 Share I started cycling almost exactly one year ago, I've spent about R40 000 on it since... Will probably spend around that amount this year as well. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted January 23, 2014 Share I can't remember the last time I spent anything on cycling. I paid for the 24hr in December if that counts? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeegMig Posted January 23, 2014 Share More than i can afford. mrbaker, Yusran, Slowone and 3 others 6 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucmccann Posted January 23, 2014 Share I would say, I don't spend enough..How can you put a price for the sanity I find on two wheels, the joys of been free, Cycling helps me find my balance, relaxes me, how can you put a price on thatAnd The fact that the money I spend would probably end up in medical bills if I didn't cycle, I like your approach to it, cycling isn't the most budget friendly of activities but 90% of the time I justify it all the time! Tuxstir and ichops 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Scorcho Posted January 23, 2014 Share More than i can afford. This Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucmccann Posted January 23, 2014 Share I can't remember the last time I spent anything on cycling. I paid for the 24hr in December if that counts? Yip, if that was an event entry, I'd say that counts... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted January 23, 2014 Share As one of the HUBBERS signatures says(something along the lines) WHEN I DIE TELL MY WIFE THE REAL VALUE OF MY BIKES ILL JUST SAY NOT MUCH, CHEAP,CHEAP IN FACT Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-Zulu Posted January 23, 2014 Share It's a deep dark pit, once you believe you should spend more on better components, rather than training harder and harnesing the potential of your selected steed! Apologies, I know you didn't ask for an opinion Johny Bravo 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mads Posted January 23, 2014 Share I would say, I don't spend enough..How can you put a price for the sanity I find on two wheels, the joys of been free,Cycling helps me find my balance, relaxes me, how can you put a price on thatAnd The fact that the money I spend would probably end up in medical bills if I didn't cycle,Wow. If I was not cycling already, your pitch would have sold me. Very well put. I can relate to every point you have made. lucmccann and ichops 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucmccann Posted January 23, 2014 Share It's a deep dark pit, once you believe you should spend more on better components, rather than training harder and harnesing the potential of your selected steed! Apologies, I know you didn't ask for an opinion Opinions are welcome...as long as they are the correct ones... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFine Posted January 23, 2014 Share Lost track................ Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Cycling is 'my happy place' even if I'm suffering. Can't put a price on that. JPD, mrbaker, Mads and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted January 23, 2014 Share I can comfortably say I spend between R1500 - R2000 per month...sometimes probably more... I can comfortably say I spend close to R0/month. And I ride two hours a day mon-fri, and at least 8 hours on a weekend. Hairy 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135527-how-much-does-cycling-put-you-back/#findComment-2193085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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