Pulse Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 Every night when I go to bed, I kneel next to my bed and wish upon a star that all the golfers would just stay on the golf course.I think it might be working...
Pulse Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 I'll just leave this out there. The recent Namaqua Quest 3 day stage race (sold out) had more female entrants than male entrants. Split was something like 55%/45%.Isn't that the one with all the pretty flowers?
bikebloke Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 I think it might be working... if it is .....maybe we should join in a pray with patch #prayalongwithpatch
Spinnekop Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 Its a good thing, they are becoming more aware of the true dangers of cycling on the roads.As appose to getting mugged in the veld? This is not the reason. You have statistically a bigger chance of dying in a car than on a road bike.Doesn't stop them ladies driving........
Pulse Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 if it is .....maybe we should join in a pray with patch #prayalongwithpatchImagine that... a MTB race where there is actually enough space to ride
Headshot Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 Its also quite possible to ride an MTB or a road bike for a lot less than new bike prices. My wife rides a 2010 Zula with great components bought for R10k a few years back.My road bike cost R3.5k. Its not peanuts but its also not expensive in the scheme of things. You don't need carbon or big wheels to enjoy your bike. I have a 3 year old at home - my wife and i often take turns to ride or organize a babysitter to go on longer country rides. So, in my book, if numbers have declined, its not because of the reasons being offered here. The one I do agree with however, is the safety aspect, depending where you live of course. Riding on the road seems to get increasingly dangerous year by year, and I don't think its limited to SA.
Stretch Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 so I was interested to see how this compared with running...because running is going through a definite growth spurt. huge assumption here...but I think the number of female trail runners are increasing what facts I do have is the number of competitors for comrades over the past 10 years...which also is quite interesting 2016 - 29622015 - 25052014 - 24412013 - 19632012 - 23362011 - 21902010 - 3135 (outlier)2009 - 17482008 - 14142007 - 17672006 - 1608
Gen Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 so I was interested to see how this compared with running...because running is going through a definite growth spurt. huge assumption here...but I think the number of female trail runners are increasing what facts I do have is the number of competitors for comrades over the past 10 years...which also is quite interesting 2016 - 29622015 - 25052014 - 24412013 - 19632012 - 23362011 - 21902010 - 3135 (outlier)2009 - 17482008 - 14142007 - 17672006 - 1608I KNEW IT..Trail running is the new golf...
Davedk Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 Affordability in my opinion with regards to races (which is part of our motivation) led to my wife choosing not to ride. the fees are kinda getting out of hand.edit
Pure Savage Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 I have been through a different challenge with ladies. We tried starting an all ladies Pure savage DC team vibe. Know enough ladies that are at a similar level to create a team, do you think any of them want to ride together? Not a chance, want to stick to their mixed teams. Just look at how many all female DC teams there are
Serious Panda Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 As appose to getting mugged in the veld? This is not the reason. You have statistically a bigger chance of dying in a car than on a road bike.Doesn't stop them ladies driving........ Driving a car is necessary to work and survive, cycling is just a hobby. And I suspect your stats might be misleading too.
Red Robin Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 safety or the lack thereof the roads aren't safe apparently just read this forum for why and the perception with mtb is that if you don't get ridden over by a macho weekend warrior you will get mugged would you want your daughter to go off cycling ? just saying I do agree with the above about road safety 100% but my perception of MTB differs slightly as if one only rides on managed trails not open country then one feels quite safe.The macho weekend warrior - never encountered anything but polite blokes who call out to let you know they are coming through but that is most likely cos I am on the easy trails, it may change when I graduate to the more difficult trails and then I may get ridden over
dev null Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 I swear all the girls have started surfing! (At least the ones living at the coast...) Never seen that many girls surfing in 20 + years of chasing waves as I have seen in the past 18 months! It's really refreshing to have ladies mixing it up, more so when they back up their presence with skills in some of the more challenging spots my mates and I trek too! You know you just triggered a run on second-hand surfboards?
Serious Panda Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 You know you just triggered a run on second-hand surfboards? And I`m definitely going to do the Namaqua Quest now.
dev null Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 Affordability in my opinion with regards to races (which is part of our motivation) led to my wife choosing not to ride. the fees are kinda getting out of hand.edit Wait till you want to do the Impi Challenge. 300 bokkies for the friggin 5KM Dash.
Spinnekop Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 Driving a car is necessary to work and survive, cycling is just a hobby. And I suspect your stats might be misleading too.And hence your point of view.....for me it is not a hobby.It is a way of life.
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