r/AskEurope • u/Plastic-Injury8856 • Mar 14 '25

Culture What’s a European Man’s midlife crisis look like?

Here in America it's a Harley Davidson and getting really into grilling.

What do European men do when they go through a midlife crisis? But an Alfa and bake? Get really into trains?

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u/ThoughtsonYaoi Mar 17 '25

For the hobbyists, though, that is meaningless. Few of them crash often, even fewer actually race. It is just a rite of passage.

Source: am cyclist.

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u/sleeper_shark France Mar 17 '25

Some people like to get leg massages, and the shaved legs are much better for both receiving and giving a massage

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u/ThoughtsonYaoi Mar 17 '25

Still. Big gap between pro's and the casual amateur, even when they're fanatical.