At 61 am I too old to race as a pro?

[2IT]

Thought I would give jamma a break from all the piling on.

Positives: already have a good bike and spare set of wheels in case. Retired and can sleep after long or short rides for recovery, young people say "anything is possible", have a car and the bike fits in the trunk, have a passport, weigh 148 pounds at 6', would not demand being team leader in my first two years.

Negatives: tire easily, nerves are not what they should be going downhill, nose and air passages are a bit small restricting breathing when there is phlegm, located in the USA.

Well, clearly the positives outweigh the negatives! Have I missed anything? Please help me out.

 

[Crandoggler]

You'll do fine. Just train a couple of times a week and you'll easily win a few races. Before you know it a pro team will be on the phone. Good luck, as if you need it!

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Don't see why not, that doping twat Chris Horner was 73 when he won the Vuelta

 

[CaadX]

Don't see why not, that doping twat Chris Horner was 73 when he won the Vuelta

Half your age then !

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Half your age then !

I am a few years younger than I look, not many tho

 

[Mugshot]

Have I missed anything?

You didn't mention strava or zondas, I believe these are essential for any aspiring racer wannabe.

 

[CaadX]

I am a few years younger than I look, not many tho

Feckin 'ell really ?

 

[CaadX]

Marmers you want a little less Carlton Kirby and a little more fresh air. Kelly the pig farmers son must be nearly 61 ?

 

[Ian H]

I don't know about the USA, but in the UK there are age-related vets races. I ride time-trials reasonably fast at 62.

 

[Bollo]

I don't know about the USA, but in the UK there are age-related vets races. I ride time-trials reasonably fast at 62.

Bloody vets. Charge me £50 for some pills that are supposed to stop my cat peeing on the washing machine. They didn't work, but I bet the money was spent on a nice Colnago.

 

[CaadX]

I know a GP with a colnago apparently he's very friendly with my missus too !!!!!

 

[Incontinentia Buttocks]

Bloody vets. Charge me £50 for some pills that are supposed to stop my cat peeing on the washing machine. They didn't work, but I bet the money was spent on a nice Colnago.

That's the best thing I've read for quite a while.

 

[Bollo]

That's the best thing I've read for quite a while.

And mostly true (it might be a Pinarello)

 

[Racing roadkill]

Age is just a state of mind, get out there and ride.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Age is just a state of mind, get out there and ride.

I'm almost 62, it's almost bedtime, I've been drinking and the weather's inhospitable. Can I race tomorrow?