When are you too old to bike - ?

[screenman]

There is a 74 year old guy up here that I haven't met myself yet but a few of my mates have bumped into him - out training, as he still takes part in 10mile TT's and apparently does decent times........

There are a lot of guys 70+ knocking out a sub 60 minute 25 mile tt

 

[EltonFrog]

I didn't start (again) until I was 51.

I met chap a couple of years ago on his 100 th birthday that cycled to the pub once a week.

 

[Bazzer]

Age is in the mind and a (sometimes) convenient societal construct. Sure some bits don't work as well as they used to, but there is often a work around.
One thing of which I am certain, is that I have no intention adopting the perceptions some of my (non cycling) peers about my use of my bike.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've been on my old clubs website tonight and was reading that a friend of mine has done his first 100 mile TT, posted a time around the four and three quarter hours mark, at the age of 71. Personally I'm 63 and don't intend to stop cycling till I'm not physically able to.

 

[CopperCyclist]

When your doctor says you are...

AND you agree with them!

 

[ColinJ]

When your doctor says you are...

AND you agree with them!

And so do the doctors you ask for second and third opinions!

I would also insist that any doctor giving such advice was fit and healthy themself. If an unfit doctor can't advise him/herself to do more exercise, then I would not listen to their advice to do less!

 

[Drago]

You're never too old if you have the right machine. And I mean never.

Walt Disney might disagree!

 

[mcshroom]

49 would make him a younger than average audaxer

 

[mcshroom]

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/100-year-old-sets-cycling-hour-record-mark-33217/

 

[slowmotion]

Old????
What is the meaning of this word?

(OK, I am)

 

[oldwheels]

In reply to the poster who could not get his leg over anymore! I am now 80 and have difficulty getting on and off for same reason. Answer get a folder so step through frame. I got a Brompton and it is wonderful. Max distance so far 45 miles in one go. Some people prefer 20 inch wheels but I find the 16 inch fine.

 

[annedonnelly]

I've just seen the old chap who cycles past most days. He was a friend of a friend - & approx the same age. My friend died at 80+ about 5 years ago, so I reckon this chap is at least mid-80's - probably older. He's never driven a car, always used a bike. And apparently had a massive heart attack in his 50's.

He just potters about slowly everyday so that he doesn't have to sit in the house getting bored.

 

[ufkacbln]

I had the privilege of meeting a gentleman called Ron Beams

The Midweek Wayfarers celebrated his 99th Birthday with an event

This group had a range of riders in their 80's and 90's

 

[ufkacbln]

I am 74 and ride between 75 and 150 miles a week.OK I can only average 15 mph sometimes less
When I am unable to get my leg over the saddle I will know it is time to pack it in.
I wonder if Stanah will develop a lift for geriatric cyclists.

I am mid 50's and due to an old hip injury cannot easily get my leg over the saddle.

Recumbents solve this issue

 

[bpsmith]

I am nearly 38, so not exactly old, but I felt old before starting cycling 2 years ago. Wasn't particularly overweight, but half lost about a stone and a half. The issue was fitness and lethargy.

Now I feel so much fitter and can't wait to get out there and ride.

The point of my rambling is, not whether I can manage to cycle as I get older, but can I manage not to. Age doesn't matter, as you can be so much fitter in your 80's if you get exercise, than in your 30's if you don't do anything at all!

I plan to keep doing this until I drop, no question about it!