Am I the frugal cyclist? Or not?

For nearly ten years I\’ve been trying to get myself into the tightwad mindset; and it\’s not easy. Maybe it would have been easier if I started when I was in my twenties; but as they say, there\’s no time like the present.

If I could just get myself to kick the soda habit, I bet I\’d save at least $50 a month. That money would be  far better spent for things like tune-ups on my bicycles; or to buy GU-Gels and other ride food; or to buy groceries.

I\’m thankful that my circumstances don\’t require that I painfully pinch and scrape at every penny; but I could be more careful about my discretionary spending! Like riding a bicycle, it\’s about balance: once necessities are taken care of, spend enough to give myself a few pleasures; but don\’t be such a penny-pincher that I\’m miserable.

Speaking of pennies, I\’ve often seen people throw them on the ground and walk away. Why? One penny won\’t buy anything nowadays; but they do add up over time. So I save my pennies; and in that respect, I guess I am the frugal cyclist, after all.