There are a heck of a lot of weekend 'born again bikers'..........and cyclists around - many with very tasty machinery and the personal kit to go with it. Many have more than one bike (ahem).
Plus a lot of punters with boats and jet skis. Shows there is still a fair bit of disposable income...
After property, cars and holidays I guess many on here will be committing a decent sum on their pension contributions - or on whatever provision they are making for their futures.
Technically it is an investment rather than a cost because there is eventually a pay back - but it will be a...