Fastest, oldest cyclists?

[ayceejay]

When I was younger I would look at the times in the Master category and think to myself "I can go faster than that" thinking that I only had to get to 40 and I would sweep the field. By the time I got to 40 all the guys who used to beat me in my 30's had not died or retired and were still beating me, I never thought of getting a gadget to put on my handlebars to race against or I coulda bin a contender.

 

[Hacienda71]

I took a strava KoM from a local 1st cat last year, and yet my licence still says 3rd cat on it. Am I quicker than him? Strava thinks so - but I've been in the same races as him and I am clearly not even close. They guy was probably out for a recovery ride.

I took one off Andy Tennant.

 

[Markymark]

I keep getting told off for sniping at Blazed so I won't say what I was going to say based on his previous posts.

 

[Citius]

I keep getting told off for sniping at Blazed so I won't say what I was going to say based on his previous posts.

I do, too. Apparently, it's ok to troll, but not ok to play him at his own game.

 

[Ajax Bay]

@Markymark - why not try to address the (his) issues, and add value?

 

[outlash]

I'm not going to limit my knowledge to one specific club, once my online coaching program is launched anyone with an internet connection will be within reach.

If I rode with a club I know I would get frustrated. My strava segment times in comparison to apparent strong local clubs are superior.

Just so we're clear, you've never raced, you've never competed, not ridden in a group (presumably because they're all slower than you according to Strava) yet you're launching an online coaching programme. Does this programme include the Just Eat weight loss programme?

 

[Citius]

I took one off Andy Tennant.

In which case, you are clearly faster. He should give you his place on Madison Genesis..

 

[Markymark]

@Markymark - why not try to address the (his) issues, and add value?

I do, my posts are hilarious*. Anyway, this is off topic so please carry on.

* according to me

 

[mattobrien]

. My strava segment times in comparison to apparent strong local clubs are superior.

Can you post a link to your Strava profile please. It would be good to be able to see some of your rides etc. and probably stop some of this disbelief from others.

Thanks in advance

 

[outlash]

Can you post a link to your Strava profile please. It would be good to be able to see some of your rides etc. and probably stop some of this disbelief from others.

Thanks in advance

He/she has been asked several times and still hasn't posted any proof of their 'prowess'. The only conclusion is that's it's a load of BS and the only skill being shown is some quality trolling.

 

[AndyRM]

"Quality" is generous...

Vaguely amusing for a bit but it gets old quite quickly.

 

[Racing roadkill]

It isn't really a case of age reducing speed, the experience the older guys have gained, and improved technique, will give them the 'tortoise and hare' effect, where their averages often kill the younger less experienced riders. The older riders may not have the explosive power of the younger riders, and they will almost certainly take longer to recover from knocks, but if you're good enough, you're never too old.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

Growing up i had the belief that I was invincible and even today when I get injured it surprises me that my body has let me down like that.

Of all sports or exercise activities I have been into cycling is my favourite but I could not imagine cycling if month after month I was just getting slower, it would ruin it for me. Maybe I can push on through the aging process and retain all my fitness until I die, this is what I hope. There must be example of people who have aged into their 60's and continued getting fitter.

There is a book by the ultra runner Scott User10571, I can't remember title but will post when I have checked my kindle. He was preparing for the Leadville 100 and a passage in the book goes on to explain how we don't begin to loose our endurance till we are in our 60's. Apparently that's why so many marathon runners that are fast are older because endurance comes with maturity, physically and mentally.

 

[Markymark]

Yep, old guys can go on for longer.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

It isn't really a case of age reducing speed, the experience the older guys have gained, and improved technique, will give them the 'tortoise and hare' effect, where their averages often kill the younger less experienced riders. The older riders may not have the explosive power of the younger riders, and they will almost certainly take longer to recover from knocks, but if you're good enough, you're never too old.

Exactly, what da book was saying.... Amongst lots of research stuff that is