No, you cannot deduct expenses accrued from cycling as a hobby in the United States. Since hobbies are not businesses, you are not allowed to take tax deductions to which business people are entitled. Note that the IRS considers a hobby as something you do for fun without expecting to earn a profit from it….
In recent times, more or more people are beginning to pick up cycling as a hobby. This hobby tends to include everything from leisurely cruising to elite competition and a whole lot in between. Cycling can also be a profession, especially for those who serve as bicycle messengers and even bicycle rickshaw/pedicab riders. The great…
Yes, cycling can be a very expensive hobby owing to the exorbitant cost of high-quality bikes and the related gear and equipment needed for cycling. However, this does not in any way mean that you should not consider cycling as a hobby. Have in mind that there are viable and sustainable ways to take up…
Cycling can be done as a sport and also as a hobby. A sport is defined as an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. There are loads of cycling competitions in the United States and around the world. Every four years, cyclists…
Even if you don’t like to admit it, if you compete in cross country races, you undoubtedly give a lot of thought to your weight rather often. When spec’ing up their next cross-country racing machine, I’m fairly sure that every xc racer has fantasised about some extremely light race wheels or considered running a 3…
Cycling as a Form of Therapy When Things Get Tough: Riding to Find Comfort I really like cycling. Some individuals bike for fitness. Some cyclists use their rides as preparation for competitions. However, as I’ve discovered over the course of the last two weeks, cycling can also be very soothing. The death of my father…
You are aware of how to prepare yourself to ride despite the chilly weather, but what about your bike? You may be bundled up and feel warmer than a cup of hot chocolate from Tim Hortons, but the amount of enjoyment you have on a winter mountain bike ride is directly proportional to the capabilities…
The wind is howling and the snow is blowing here in Bozeman, which means that now is the ideal opportunity to catch up on winter riding blogs that you may have missed. Treehugger has done an excellent job promoting winter riding with their article on Boulder’s annual “Winter Bike to Work” day, which took place…
