What age groups are unicyclists most common in?

Ereksonj · 2012-05-04, 07:04 AM

As the title says...

I'm just curious what the age distribution of unicyclists is. How old is everyone?

rob.northcott · 2012-05-04, 10:19 AM

This has been done a few times in the time I've been on the forum. I think the most common group is the sub-30yo range, but there are a good number of older riders. Of course, once you've learnt you're technically a unicyclist for ever, even if you're not actively riding or lose interest.

Ereksonj · 2012-05-04, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rob.northcott

This has been done a few times in the time I've been on the forum. I think the most common group is the sub-30yo range, but there are a good number of older riders. Of course, once you've learnt you're technically a unicyclist for ever, even if you're not actively riding or lose interest.

I figured it had to have been posted once before, but a lazy search didn't reveal anything, and times change and we may get different results. It would actually be interesting to compare these results to older ones from a previous post.

Eddbmxdude · 2012-05-04, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ereksonj

It would actually be interesting to compare these results to older ones from a previous post.

I've gone up to the next group since the last one of these

Philippe · 2012-05-04, 01:22 PM

30 (started last year). Muni and commuting (less than 1 mile

) to work

waaalrus · 2012-05-04, 02:17 PM

It's probably a better age distribution of unicyclists that visit this forum regularly and may not be indicative of the actual age distribution of unicyclists.

aarons · 2012-05-05, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddbmxdude

I've gone up to the next group since the last one of these

Cry me a river. Are you already worried about growing old?

unicycledood · 2012-05-06, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddbmxdude

I've gone up to the next group since the last one of these

Me aswell

Byc · 2012-05-04, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ereksonj

As the title says...

I'm just curious what the age distribution of unicyclists is. How old is everyone?

... of unicyclist who are reading the forums at least sometimes.

Next year i'd have to check the nest group.

Greetings

Byc

MCMXXXV · 2012-05-06, 01:56 PM

I thought I had better give a vote for the over 70 group, it looked so lonely all on its own.

I am 76 years old.

I Love the occasional ride, usually 4km on my 24" along a partly formed gravel road with a few potholes, and 5km on my Nimbus 29er on a nice smooth suburban cycle lane. I have been rather busy of late and my last ride was on 20/1/12.

My biggest fault is that I can't idle so that means a dismount if a car decides to turn across my path. I can freemount the 29er but unless on a slight downward slope I might have to do about 3 or more attempts. I am only 5'2" so use that as my 'excuse' ha ha! Sometimes I get it first pop so I know that it is really just a lack of practise, same with the idling.

I can ride backwards a little, about 4 car lengths, on a 20" and 24" but not the 29er. I can ride down roadside curbs but not up them, so that also limits my riding. My knees are starting to stiffen up but I will keep riding until it becomes no longer enjoyable. I hope to go for a ride on my 77th birthday in 3 months time (and more before then too of course).

Cheers to all.

harper · 2012-05-06, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MCMXXXV

I am 76 years old.

I looked into this thread only because I saw your outstandingly clever username that could mean only one thing and thought, "no way." Keep it up young man.

DavidHood · 2012-05-06, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by harper

I looked into this thread only because I saw your outstandingly clever username that could mean only one thing and thought, "no way." Keep it up young man.

+1 on the clever UserName and much respect for still being able to (at 5'2") freemount a 29er! I can only hope to be riding as long. Of course, by then, I'll probably have passed my 36er (I'm 5'10" and can barely jump up on my 36er at age 43) down to my kids.

JJuggle · 2012-05-06, 06:30 PM

Insofar as this poll demonstrates anything it seems to demonstrate that 20 to 39 year-olds have other matters to attend to (more important) than unicycling.

Ereksonj · 2012-05-06, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JJuggle

Insofar as this poll demonstrates anything it seems to demonstrate that 20 to 39 year-olds have other matters to attend to (more important) than unicycling.

I agree. They probably are in college/have brand new careers/have new families/etc.

skilewis74 · 2012-05-08, 03:46 AM

This is the first poll of this type that I've seen.

36 yo.

View Poll Results: How old are you?
Under 20 years old	30	24.39%
20-29 years old	18	14.63%
30-39 years old	15	12.20%
40-49 years old	33	26.83%
50-59 years old	23	18.70%
60-69 years old	3	2.44%
over 70 years old	1	0.81%
Voters: 123. You may not vote on this poll

2012-05-04, 07:04 AM	#1
Ereksonj Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ogden, Utah Age: 19 Posts: 256	What age groups are unicyclists most common in? As the title says... I'm just curious what the age distribution of unicyclists is. How old is everyone? __________________ "Cobra on my left, leopard on my right!" -Jim Morrison

2012-05-04, 10:19 AM	#2
rob.northcott Mainly XC Muni Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dartmoor, England Age: 44 Posts: 2,878	This has been done a few times in the time I've been on the forum. I think the most common group is the sub-30yo range, but there are a good number of older riders. Of course, once you've learnt you're technically a unicyclist for ever, even if you're not actively riding or lose interest. __________________ "Hedgehogs - why can't they just share the hedge?" (Dan Antopolski) "I would absolutely recommend a 29er to anyone who didn't prefer a larger or small wheel." (Mikefule)

2012-05-06, 06:30 PM	#13
JJuggle Last of the Dogmato-Revisionists Join Date: May 2001 Location: Matawan, NJ, USA Age: 52 Posts: 8,096	Insofar as this poll demonstrates anything it seems to demonstrate that 20 to 39 year-olds have other matters to attend to (more important) than unicycling. __________________ Raphael Lasar To plotz is human, to schvitz divine.

2012-05-08, 03:46 AM	#15
skilewis74 Stupidity gets you 2 of these: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Age: 38 Posts: 3,861	This is the first poll of this type that I've seen. 36 yo. __________________ Ride everywhere and never just ride anywhere. If you can ride where you are going within a hour, do it, and if you can do a trick 50-75% of the time do it along the way.- Bob Burnquist What's next? Learn2Ride&doTricks TrialsClasses&Building

2012-05-04, 01:22 PM	#5
Philippe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: France, down the Alps Posts: 72	30 (started last year). Muni and commuting (less than 1 mile ) to work

2012-05-04, 02:17 PM	#6
waaalrus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 518	It's probably a better age distribution of unicyclists that visit this forum regularly and may not be indicative of the actual age distribution of unicyclists.

2012-05-06, 01:56 PM	#10
MCMXXXV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 8	I thought I had better give a vote for the over 70 group, it looked so lonely all on its own. I am 76 years old. I Love the occasional ride, usually 4km on my 24" along a partly formed gravel road with a few potholes, and 5km on my Nimbus 29er on a nice smooth suburban cycle lane. I have been rather busy of late and my last ride was on 20/1/12. My biggest fault is that I can't idle so that means a dismount if a car decides to turn across my path. I can freemount the 29er but unless on a slight downward slope I might have to do about 3 or more attempts. I am only 5'2" so use that as my 'excuse' ha ha! Sometimes I get it first pop so I know that it is really just a lack of practise, same with the idling. I can ride backwards a little, about 4 car lengths, on a 20" and 24" but not the 29er. I can ride down roadside curbs but not up them, so that also limits my riding. My knees are starting to stiffen up but I will keep riding until it becomes no longer enjoyable. I hope to go for a ride on my 77th birthday in 3 months time (and more before then too of course). Cheers to all.

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