mid life crisis

jim453
jim453 Posts: 1,360
edited August 2010 in The bottom bracket
You're having one.

Get over it.

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  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    It's not a crisis.

    It's an excuse to buy stuff :twisted:
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • jim453
    jim453 Posts: 1,360
    fair point.

    Now, where's my rapha catalogue.
  • vitesse169
    vitesse169 Posts: 422
    Why do I need an excuse....
  • domhnall_dearg
    domhnall_dearg Posts: 401
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/7935114/Mid-life-crisis-Get-on-your-bike.html
    Who you gonna believe? Me or your own eyes?
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    Domhnall Dearg wrote:
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/7935114/Mid-life-crisis-Get-on-your-bike.html

    Worked for me.

    Instead of spending £40k on a Porsche I spent £10k on a more sensible car, £3k on bike gear, £2k on hifi leaving me £25k for holidays.
    I can even rent a Porsche out of the left over cash should I feel the need.

    One of my better decisions :P
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • northernneil
    northernneil Posts: 1,549
    road biking is the new golf :?
  • Hibbs
    Hibbs Posts: 291
    Meh, it's more fun than the menopause.
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    What a load of b****cks. Saw that on the Beeb this morning, surely most people take it up to a) lose weight and b) save money on the commute into work? :lol:
  • ConsciousPilot
    ConsciousPilot Posts: 117
    Mid life crisis....who me? Nah, I'm way too old for that..... unless I can live to 114!!!
    2 Wheels or not 2 wheels..That is not in question.
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    ConsciousPilot wrote:
    Mid life crisis....who me? Nah, I'm way too old for that..... unless I can live to 114!!!

    Add to the fact that the so-called mid life crisis definition seems to conflict with the fact that these people a) have often paid off the morgage, b) their kids have left home and therefore no longer a financial concern and c) are probably at the peak of their lifetime payscale.

    It all adds up to a financial security so why not enjoy a car, motorbike, flash cycle etc. I've seen it that way since I was a teen, I'm 33 now and still see it that way. :lol:

    Anyway, a REAL midlife crisis would be doing something evil or tragic. :wink:
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    There is only 1 drawback to thinking that mid life cycling is like golf..
    cycling is not a like a comfortable golfing sweater and electric buggy..
    if you have an aim to lose weight, get fitter, go race or sportive etc etc it costs a bit in quite a lot of exertion.
    fair play to anyone who overcomes this slight flaw in the plan and they continue to ride.
    Only when it does touch more people will more and better facilities for cyclists become a natural thought process for our 'planners' in central and local government.
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,183
    I am enjoying my mid life crises
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/b ... oom-survey
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  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    Anyway, a REAL midlife crisis would be doing something evil or tragic. Wink

    Such as wearing white shorts in British weather...
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    Le Commentateur wrote:
    Anyway, a REAL midlife crisis would be doing something evil or tragic. Wink

    Such as wearing white shorts in British weather...

    Farting in a lift after a curry bomb is better. :twisted:
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    Farting in white shorts after a curry bomb. That will keep you on the edge of your nerves...
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I must have aged prematurely then - I've been having my mid-life crisis since my 20's and still got it 25 years later!
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    Monty Dog wrote:
    I must have aged prematurely then - I've been having my mid-life crisis since my 20's and still got it 25 years later!

    LOL similar here. Got my first bike at 8 (white raleigh BMX with full face helmet)
  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    downfader wrote:
    ConsciousPilot wrote:
    Mid life crisis....who me? Nah, I'm way too old for that..... unless I can live to 114!!!

    Add to the fact that the so-called mid life crisis definition seems to conflict with the fact that these people a) have often paid off the morgage, b) their kids have left home and therefore no longer a financial concern and c) are probably at the peak of their lifetime payscale.

    It all adds up to a financial security so why not enjoy a car, motorbike, flash cycle etc. I've seen it that way since I was a teen, I'm 33 now and still see it that way. :lol:

    Anyway, a REAL midlife crisis would be doing something evil or tragic. :wink:

    This.

    I haven't got a mortgage and should I wish to buy anything it's simply because I can now and couldn't when I was younger.
    I look upon a mid life crisis as someone who suddenly tries to look younger than he is, and ends up looking pathetic eg. earrings, dyed/highlighted hair and unsuitable trendy young clothing. Tragic!!
    "There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."
  • Bunneh
    Bunneh Posts: 1,329
    I much prefer being 34 than 24. Dear god I was scrawny and wasn't even glanced at by women; now I have them throwing rocks at me, it's awesome!
    http://www.youtube.com/user/Eurobunneh - My Youtube channel.
  • garrynolan
    garrynolan Posts: 560
    Doing this to try and exorcise my MLC - www.gaelforcewest.ie - hope it works. Anyone wanting to sponsor me see below. Thanks very much and wish me luck! ps I'm 49 in 7 weeks.
    Visit Ireland - all of it! Cycle in Dublin and know fear!!
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