Losing Riders
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Losing Riders
I live in southeastern WV and the riding has steadily fell off in the past 10 years. We used to have 10-20 guys (and some Lady riders) every Saturday in the summer. Now we're down to about 3 regulars.
I was wondering what the riding scene was like in other parts of the country. Anybody else noticed a drop in riders?
I was wondering what the riding scene was like in other parts of the country. Anybody else noticed a drop in riders?
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The Yuppy and Women rider's has drastically reduced around here also. The fad seems to be over. My wife used to ride her own bike as well as 3 of her sister's. Only one is still riding.
When I went back to mi last spring it did seem to me that the amount of bikes on the rode were less than years past, however when I'm at my place in fl there are bikes everywhere. Hmmm maybe the boomers are aging and heading to warmer weather. Also im seeing more and more trikes these days.
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When I was a kid there was a group of older guys (30's-60's) that rode and we hung out with them. As some of those guys hung it up there were always younger guys getting bikes. Young people around here don't seem interested in riding or anything biker related. I think they're too busy popping pills and playing on facebook. Real life is just doesn't interest them.
I think the increase of DUI checkpoints have slowed the riding down too. You're not gonna drink 3 beers and pass a breathalyzer.
I think the increase of DUI checkpoints have slowed the riding down too. You're not gonna drink 3 beers and pass a breathalyzer.
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Never understood why riding had to involve alcohol. If you cant go ride without hitting the bar I don't want to be around you.
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I see people out riding all the time. Saw a couple the other day (man and woman two up) riding an Ultra in 50 degree weather and the rider (guy) didn't have gloves on. I live in NC close to the Va border and buddies and I often ride up to WV. Like I said, see people riding all the time but we got a pretty good snowfall yesterday and although I have all the heated gear you can get I would not take off in the snow. Been caught in a couple unexpected snowstorms and not fun at all.
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