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Posted on 8/6/15 at 6:48 pm to CAD703X
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More expensive hobby.. Golf or cycling?
i justify the amount of money i spend on bikes by saying "at least it isn't as expensive as golf".
Posted on 8/6/15 at 6:52 pm to Bunsbert Montcroff
I justify golf by saying, at least it isn't as expensive as cocaine.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 6:53 pm to CAD703X
In my case golf unless you play sparingly.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 6:57 pm to CAD703X
As someone who does both on a constant basis, I say they equal out.
Green fees aren't cheap, but it'll take 60 green fees just to add up to the price of my bike and that doesn't include entry fees.
Green fees aren't cheap, but it'll take 60 green fees just to add up to the price of my bike and that doesn't include entry fees.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 6:58 pm to BRgetthenet
golfers have a gin/tonic after a round ... bikers have a protein bar ...
think i'll stick with golf, no matter the cost ...
think i'll stick with golf, no matter the cost ...
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:02 pm to TigerHam85
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but it'll take 60 green fees just to add up to the price of my bike
So, do you not have clubs or do you just throw the ball down the fairway?
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:05 pm to CAD703X
If you golf, at least you might still be manly and people that live in the country won't fricking hate you for blocking their road
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:07 pm to tiderider
That's too healthy.
I have a beer after cycling. And whatever the hell I want to eat
Heck, my friends have mountain bikes with beers in their iced up Camelbaks to drink mid ride haha.
I have a beer after cycling. And whatever the hell I want to eat
Heck, my friends have mountain bikes with beers in their iced up Camelbaks to drink mid ride haha.Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:08 pm to QuietTiger
a $250 set of second hand clubs versus a $5,000 bike doesn't really equate to the same thing.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:13 pm to TigerHam85
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TigerHam85
Seems you might be a better cyclist that a golfer then.
I've got 33+K on my bike now, figure I average 20 mph, and even if the bike cost me 5K which it didn't, how much per hour did it run me? Not much in the long run.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:16 pm to tiderider
No doubt.
These cyclists are gonna have prostate cancer too. Gotta figure in the cost of that as well.
These cyclists are gonna have prostate cancer too. Gotta figure in the cost of that as well.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:16 pm to QuietTiger
If you race you'll have omnium fees, license fees, you'll likely join a team and a couple kits will easily set you back $500 plus maintenance on the bikes and costs for hotels to travel and spare wheelsets, power meter is $2000, etc
Most racers have a coach and that will cost another $200+/mo
Most racers have a coach and that will cost another $200+/mo
This post was edited on 8/6/15 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:16 pm to CAD703X
My hobbies in order of money it's cost me:
Fishing
Golf
Cycling
Running
Fishing
Golf
Cycling
Running
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:18 pm to QuietTiger
I suck at both of them, but I can justify an expensive sub 16 pound bike easier than justifying hockey sticks that i stab in the mud on a regular basis.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:19 pm to CAD703X
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If you race
Sorry I must have missed that in the OP's post. Did he also mention entering golf tourneys and maybe the Open?
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:25 pm to CAD703X
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by CAD703X
Have you seen how much new bikes run? Over 10k.
I'd kick my own arse if I spent 10k on a bicycle
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:27 pm to CAD703X
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CAD703X
Reread your OP, sorry. While I agree you can spend money on being in races, top of the line gear, etc., most cyclist don't. Like most golfers they are just getting exercise and enjoying the outdoors.
I don't play golf, but do you have to enter tourneys in order to have fun?
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:30 pm to CAD703X
Know a few competitive, national level amateur racers, those guys probably spend 7-10 grand a year on training, parts, travel, and SHIPPING bike stuff all over the country, that adds up.
That said a nationally competitive amateur golfer that plays one or two tournaments a month probably spends the same or more money.
That said a nationally competitive amateur golfer that plays one or two tournaments a month probably spends the same or more money.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:30 pm to yellowfin
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if I spent 10k on a bicycle
I've seen rims that supposedly cost 2500$, where in NOLA would you feel comfortable riding on them? Seriously, and how much more speed will they get you?
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