Hello - old man trying to become fit again.

[Tumchie]

Hi, I used to be very fit but need to get back there again - and preferably even more so. I used to bike a lot including to and from work and feel cycling could be the key to regaining some of that fitness. Given that I'm a year off 60 I'm not in to running for any distance - especially not even thinking about marathons. I prefer the more gradual increase in stamina and fitness via walking and now cycling. I attend a gym regularly after having a stroke some time ago, but now feel I need to fill in some of the times between sessions and so the old bikes are out of the garage for servicing and my wife has agreed to get on hers again as well.

look forward to using the site.
Bye

Tumchie

 

[gavroche]

Hi and welcome.
Not so much of the "very old man" as I am 2 years older than you and don't feel old at all. I have re-started cycling at about your age after many many years of not doing so. I love it and it is a great way of keeping some fitness. Enjoy it.

 

[Ladytrucker]

Lots of great information on here I have learned so much about bikes. Great forum which is always busy.

Welcome Mr and Mrs Tumchie

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Tumchie, and all the best on getting back into cycling. Keep us posted on progress.

 

[Garz]

HI Tumchie the bike is a great way to regain any fitness, there is no age restrictions - just enjoy!

 

[Peteaud]

Friend of mine is 63 and still goes mountain biking on his full susser, and why not.

 

[biggs682]

and you are only as old as the person you feel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[numbnuts]

Hi &
I'm past 60 and still cycling along,<breaks into song> two wheels on my wagon bike
OK I'll get me coat .......

 

[compo]

Hi Tumchie and welcome. There are a fair number of us geriatrics on here (I'm 66 in August) still enjoying our cycling so you are in good company. Any problems or questions just ask.

 

[paul04]

Welcome to the website. don't worry about speed or distance, just go out and enjoy cycling

 

[Cush]

70 in August and trying to figure out, whether I should ride from Carlisle to Glasgow or take the train to Glasgow stop at the YHA and ride home the next day and I haven't rode more than 60 miles in one day for two years.

 

[snorri]

What paul04 said

Take a spin over the bridge next month for http://pedalonparliament.org/

 

[Pedal pusher]

from Alloa in the wee county. As snorri said have a look at the pop site. Should be a good turnout

 

[GetAGrip]

You don't really think you are old do you?
Now this fabulous gent is old
http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/age-no-challenge-barrier/story-e6frfkp9-1226238559180

 

[thegravestoneman]

How do