At the age of 78 my Dad got himself his first ever NEW bike

[Roadrider48]

Good on him! My dad biked right up until he died aged 85. Edit: his death was not bike related. I just felt compelled to confirm that.

 

[uphillstruggler]

excellent

next time my 12 year old moans about riding a few miles, I will show her this!

keep it up

 

[EltonFrog]

Nice one, what a nice story, nice bike too.

 

[Toshiba Boy]

Brilliant, what a great post BoaB. Has made my day.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

That's wicked news good on him.
I brought my Dad who is also in his 70's a Sirrus, he loves its

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

@BigonaBianchi have you been out for a ride with your dad yet?
Its a really cool experience, first time I did it.
It felt like I was young again and going for my first ride to the shops with him.

 

[Mikjsmith]

How cool is that! Never too old to start

 

[Col5632]

That's amazing news, lovely bike too

 

[mickle]

Spendin' your inheritance!

 

[BrianEvesham]

Top Man

 

[youngoldbloke]

New Alloy + Veloce for my 60th, Carbon + Ultegra for my 656th. + Di2 for my 70th? After all "You can't take it with you". Good on 'im!

 

[gavroche]

That's is great news and an inspiration to all of us. Well done your dad.
I like his bike, good choice.