When are you too old to bike - ?

[mustang1]

I think a better question is "when do you feel you should no longer ride?"

Either way, idk. Hope this post isn't too useless then.

 

[Blue Hills]

That made me giggle, it's the kind of thing I'd do! But yes, trike time!

well as long as folk kept helping him, I'd carry on. Nice that they did.

 

[oldwheels]

You know you are getting old when it is easier to ride your bike than get on or off. I have this problem and have to find a kerb or perhaps a post to lean on for support. This is a problem out on the road when there is nothing handy. I decided to get a folder which is step through and find the Brompton is excellent. I also have a Bike Friday now which is used for rides from home whereas the Brommie lives in the car. I refuse to divulge my age but I guess there are not many ( if any ) on this forum who are older. Adapt and survive.

 

[galaxy]

My Grandad used to cycle to the Allotment most days and carry stuff back on the bike, he was 92 when he passed away, thats all that stopped him cycling, lol.

 

[david k]

Someone who I've known at work for about twenty years was a keen cyclist and a few years ago he invested in a Chas. Roberts tourer. His work commute was about the same as mine, but recently I noticed he hadn't been cycling to work. When I enquired as to why, he said 'Because I'm too old.' Now I still do the commute 90% of the time by bike and I'm 62; he is FORTY NINE - ! You wot - ??? But at least he paid me a compliment by saying 'Ah, but you don't behave old.'

Isn't this another n+1?

n - being your age now

 

[tyred]

Too old to cycle?

 

[CanucksTraveller]

The group I ride with are all between early 40s and late 50s. Except one rider... he's 83, he's the dad of one of the oldest riders, and he rides a hybrid in street shoes while the rest of us are on carbon road bikes and clipless pedals and all that. We wait for him on the odd climb but we're never waiting long and he's never out of his depth.

We don't think he's too old, and I doubt he does either. Inspiring man.

 

[jay clock]

Robert Marchand is now 105 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38510439

 

[Blue Hills]

this guy's on his back wheel:

http://www.castedduonline.it/sardeg...er-il-nonnino-ciclista-tziu-giulio-podda.html

 

[Proto]

Mate of mine did a 12 hour TT couple of years back. Very happy with his 212 miles until he found out that he was nearly beaten by an 84 year old on 208 miles

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Someone who I've known at work for about twenty years was a keen cyclist and a few years ago he invested in a Chas. Roberts tourer. His work commute was about the same as mine, but recently I noticed he hadn't been cycling to work. When I enquired as to why, he said 'Because I'm too old.' Now I still do the commute 90% of the time by bike and I'm 62; he is FORTY NINE - ! You wot - ??? But at least he paid me a compliment by saying 'Ah, but you don't behave old.'

I would say you are 32 years over the threshold.
Cycling' s a young mans game and shouldn't be tackled by a really old guy like you .

 

[Arjimlad]

I will be too old for cycling when they prise my handlebars away from my cold, dead, fingers.

Mind, I'll probably be hanging onto them whilst sitting on a comfy commode in the nursing home and watching the cycling on the telly shouting "wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" ...