Your ideal Saturday morning starts with…
A. Coffee, clean kit, and a perfectly planned route.
B. A long ride with no particular destination.
C. Checking the forecast and heading for the hills.
D. Meeting the crew and seeing where the day takes you.
Your relationship with your bike is best described as…
A. Meticulous. Everything has its place.
B. Faithful. It’s been through everything with me.
C. Competitive. I’m always looking for the next improvement.
D. Social. The bike is my ticket to adventure.
What matters most on a ride?
A. Efficiency
B. Freedom
C. Progress
D. Adventure
Your navigation strategy is…
A. Route planned down to the last turn.
B. I know roughly where I’m going.
C. GPS, data, and elevation profile, obviously.
D. “That road looks interesting… Let’s go!”
Someone suggests adding another 20 miles. You…
A. Ask what the route looks like.
B. Say yes before they finish the sentence.
C. Calculate whether it fits the plan.
D. Ask if there’s a good cafe at the end.
What is your perfect post‑ride reward?
A. A shower and the satisfaction of a ride well executed.
B. Food. Immediately.
C. Looking at the ride stats.
D. Drinks and stories with the group.
Pick your riding mantra:
A. “Ride smart.”
B. “Keep going.”
C. “Get better.”
D. “See where it goes.”
Mostly A — The Strategist
You ride with purpose. Routes are researched, kit is dialed, and “winging it” is not part of your vocabulary. You’re usually the person everyone else relies on when their plan falls apart.
Mostly B — The Explorer
For you, riding is about freedom. You don’t necessarily need a destination, a goal, or even a particularly sensible reason to turn left instead of right. You just want to see what’s around the next corner.
Mostly C — The Chaser
You’re always chasing something: a faster time, a bigger hill climb, a longer distance, or simply a better version of yourself. Numbers motivate you, but the real reward is knowing you pushed a little farther than last time.
Mostly D — The Adventurer
The best rides are the ones you’ll still be talking about next year. You ride for the people, the places, the unexpected detours, and the stories. Your GPS history probably contains at least one route that makes absolutely no sense.
What was your result? Send us an email at rider@ridermagazine.com and let us know if it’s spot on.