What are the defining traits of the modern amateur cyclist?

We recently ran an online survey asking readers to divulge their riding habits and training methods. Join us as we lift the mask and reveal the face of modern amateur cycling…

A mix of cyclists of different ages and genders in a collage on a yellow background
(Image credit: Future)

Rides five times a week; owns four bikes; raced back in the day; now prefers TTs and ultras; subscribes to three training apps; racks up over 5,000 miles a year; is fitter than many half their age… 

We recently ran an online survey asking you to divulge your riding habits and training habits, and this is what we found out...

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