Old age bike rider.

[Blue Den]

Hello all, I took up cycling again when I retired and now I love it. I try and get out 3 times a week, depending on the weather. Mostly try and avoid roads by using paths and canal towpaths.

 

[Oldhippy]

Never too old.

 

[oxoman]

Welcome.

 

[Gwylan]

Old is a state of mind!

You'd be surprised about the age of some of the reprobates hanging around here.

 

[Mike Ayling]

Hello all, I took up cycling again when I retired and now I love it. I try and get out 3 times a week, depending on the weather. Mostly try and avoid roads by using paths and canal towpaths.

There is a facebook group called The Royal Academy of Octogenarian Cyclists.
You may be eligible in a few years time.

 

[Chris S]

 

[Gwylan]

Grief! I'd better get my name down.
Had to check the initials were’nt something rude.

 

[steveindenmark]

I am 67 and my pronoun is "Young".

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Welcome

I also mostly ride on canal paths and other paths - not too many round here but they are generally peaceful

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Hello!

 

[VinSumRox]

Hi

 

[ColinJ]

Never too old.

I don't think that I will still be riding my bike when I am 130 years old!

PS That got me curious to see how old the oldest (documented) person was when they died... Apparently, 122!

 

[Oldhippy]

E bikes and a massive optimistic view of the world will get you some of the way. 😊

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

My ebike has made it possible for me to ride basically

When I started I was not really thinking that I would always be able to get home if my asthma started up
but being able to have an ebike with a throttle just made it possible without worrying

(and yes - it was legal - bought it used in 2011 so pre2016 regulations - max 200W motor and throttle allowed)

but once I got used to it I ended up always pedalling except for once when the chain snapped

personally I would support a situation where a throttle could be allowed for people to use as a mobility device for people who are capable of using one in terms of pedalling (a bit) and balance and all that
but not always capable of much weight bearing things

so people with bad legs that are OK going in circles with less weight needed

sort of a mobility device before a mobility scooter

but anyway - what was the topic????

 

[ColinJ]

but anyway - what was the topic????

It was... Welcome, @Blue Den - enjoy your cycling!