What Kind of Bike Are You? Take Our Quiz and Find Out!

Ok, I’ll admit it. For whatever reason, I love taking those silly Buzzfeed-style quizzes that tell you something vaguely amusing about yourself. Maybe it’s the ego boost, or maybe it’s the fact that I just like taking tests as a lifelong nerd — but either way, when I got the green light from my boss to start brainstorming for a “What Kind of Bike Are You?” personality quiz, I was bouncing with glee.

While developing the quiz, I’ve taken it at least two dozen times. Usually, it tells me I’m a beach cruiser, which is pretty spot-on — I prefer easy breezy routes over the challenge of climbing hills, I have a sunny disposition, and my riding pace is on par with your average turtle. (Go turtles!) 🐢

Of course, I’m not the only type of rider, which is why we built out the quiz for a range of bikes, riding styles, and personalities. Disclaimer: It’s not a comprehensive list because frankly, that’s impossible. The bike movement is so expansive, a stunning kaleidoscope of people and the wheels that transport them: recreational roadies, downhill fanatics who only ride the gnarliest trails, adaptive cyclists, tentative commuters, delivery cyclists carting a pile of hot pies, alley cat stans, e-cargo bike parents with younglings in tow, teenage NICA racers, your great Aunt Sally who just learned how to ride last week and is LOVING IT — the list goes on and on (and on).

And just as this quiz isn’t an exhaustive list of bikes, it’s also not intended to recommend what type of bike you should buy. I myself don’t own a beach cruiser, and I don’t plan to buy one (at the moment), but I can appreciate that I bring a certain “beach cruiser” vibe to the group ride. 

Your result is meant to be fun and a bit silly — but if you’re looking for more informative resources on choosing a bike and learning how to ride it safely and confidently, take a look at these links:

• AARP’s guide to Different Bikes for Different Cyclists
• Watch our “How to Choose a Bike” video 
• Visit our Learning Center for free cycling education courses, including Bicycle Friendly Driver training, E-Bike Smart, and how to teach your kids to ride 

So with that in mind, take the quiz and let us know — did your answer feel accurate, or do you see yourself as a different kind of bike? Psst… if you sign up for our email list at the end of the quiz, you’ll get a 10% discount code to use on shop.bikeleague.org — which may or may not have some new bike stickers incoming 👀

Whether you’re a super speedy road machine or a fun-loving tandem type, we hope this quiz gives you a smile — and maybe even reminds you of what you love most about biking. Don’t forget to share your result with your friends and challenge them to find out their bike alter ego, too! Use #WhatBikeAreYou and let the bike nerdery commence. Happy #BikeMonth, y’all!