Fifty Plus (50+) - Age Distribution of the Fifty Plus (50+) Forum

Another thread got me to wonderin' just what the age distribution of this interesting, lively, and rather civil forum really is, curious gal that I am. The results may be useful (or not!) to those who wish to create a new forum designed around the special concerns of the 65-year-old+ cyclists in this group.

Presumably, those over 50 years of age subscribe to this forum, well, because it calls out to you, and so I won't ask you to give a reason why you're here, though I'd love to hear your thoughts on what this forum brings to your life, above and beyond the other forums on BF, if you're willing to share them.

As for those lurkers and occasional posters under 50 years of age, like me, I'd really like to hear what it is about this forum that brings you here.

Please vote in your age category according to biological age. If you feel older or younger, please express this in your posts, with any other thoughts you wish to share. Thank you! :)

WOW!

For the first time that I can remember, someone didn't classify us as 65+, which is the common way age criterion is set up in the "other" forums - you know - every five years until 65, and then 65+.

Glad you're so tickled about that, DnvrFox! :)

WOW!

For the first time that I can remember, someone didn't classify us as 65+, which is the common way age criterion is set up in the "other" forums - you know - every five years until 65, and then 65+.

Kind of like how at 51, I am having to race in the 40+ beginners category at MTB races.

Brilliant idea to collect data. I have no choice but to reveal mine and there is your first vote?

I'm 52, feel 27, look somewhere in between, ride like someone half my age.

I like this forum because I fit in. My brief encounters with the road forum have overwhelmed me with the sheer number of posts. I feel like their mother. I don't need the reminder.

Reading the stories posted here of folks rediscovering their youth via bicycle reaffirms for me that the 2nd century of our lives is even more fulfilling than the first. I flatter myself in that I hope my own new adventures can inspire someone else here to try something new, whether it be riding faster or farther than ever before, or looking inward and trying on some personal growth there.

Until my coffee kicks in & I get my morning ride, that's all the thinking I can do. :rolleyes:

VegaVixen I don't think you play fair, you asked for our Biological age.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Like Red Rider, I'm Much Much biologically older than I feel - and Ride

57 here. As they say "Great minds think alike". The sense of humor and support for whatever each of us is doing is why this forum rocks. We don't care whether you can ride 20 miles a week or 200 miles a week. Everyone here is an equal.

I answered honestly, and put myself into the 50 - 54 category. Only qualify until November, when I get into the next bracket!

VegaVixen I don't think you play fair, you asked for our Biological age.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Like Red Rider, I'm Much Much biologically older than I feel - and Ride
Well, biologically, I'm younger than 50. Physiologically, older. Mentally/emotionally, much older. And quite ok with this scenario, except for the physiological part, which I'm trying to mitigate with exercise.

Just that someone questionned why this forum is being approached by folks "younger" than 50. So I wanted to see just how old everyone really is (well, the ranges into which everyone falls) vs the ages they feel or with which they associate themselves.

:)

I'm looking forward to the responses from the 90+ crowd. :D

I'm 56, but feel much younger. I hang out here, as it is entertaining, everyone gets along, and I don't have to see WTF nearly as often (hardly ever) as it is used in some of the other forums. And I can be a Fred and noone complains about it or tries to change me! I used to hang out on a local club site, but there was so much bickering all the time amongst the members that I seldom go there now. And, I like pie!!

I have my suspicion that the one who voted <50 classified as lurkers and occasional poster is VV.

I'm 57, physically I feel somewhere in the 40's and I often act like someone in the 20's (or so my 25 year old officemate tells me.)

I have my suspicion that the one who voted <50 classified as lurkers and occasional poster is VV.
Hey, you're pretty sharp for an old geezer. :p ;)

Yes, I am so far the sole responder to this thread who admits to being here without a Gray Card. Hope I don't get deported. Surely my white hair counts for something! :D

Yes, I am so far the sole responder to this thread who admits to being here without a Gray Card. Hope I don't get deported. Surely my white hair counts for something! :D


You meant an AARP card? You're welcome to stay and you're safe, no one is calling the border patrol yet.

Thanks, wrafl. I'll just sit over here out of the way, and try not let my knees crackle too loudly. :D

Actually, I was referring to a Green Card. ;) But I still have my late husband's AARP card, for what that's worth. :)

I'm looking forward to the responses from the 90+ crowd. :D
We can't even get a pulse from those 70 and older! :eek:

C'mon, you are all so young! Isn't anyone here to represent the over-70 crowd? <curious Vega look>

We can't even get a pulse from those 70 and older! :eek:

C'mon, you are all so young! Isn't anyone here to represent the over-70 crowd? <curious Vega look>

It takes a bit for these folks to wake up and then find their tri-focals!

It takes a bit for these folks to wake up and then find their tri-focals!
:)

We can't even get a pulse from those 70 and older! :eek:

C'mon, you are all so young! Isn't anyone here to represent the over-70 crowd? <curious Vega look>
You wait -- there's a tandem captain from Florida who's sure to chime in soon! Zona! Where are you???

It takes a bit for these folks to wake up and then find their tri-focals!
Pulse? What about the veins to poke that vampire needle for the doctor to play with?

Lurker here. Visit to become inspired.

You wait -- there's a tandem captain from Florida who's sure to chime in soon! Zona! Where are you???
Psst! <lookin' around, whisperin'> Should we shout? <inquisitive Vega look>

This is a great Idea, i have to admit i have been wondering but was not 'smart' enough to get a poll going. Fifty-five here... think I look younger. Do I act my age, I am not a liberty to say. Does that impy I don't act my age? I like to come here cause it is bike related,,,after all it is a bike forum,, and because there is not the 'off color' language as Freerunner says.... and the friendly manner in which posts are posted and accepted and forgiven...and the fact that we seem to be a group that would get along even if we were not in this electronic world.
Keep up the good work, all you who are behind the scenes of this great sight and forum.
peace

I come here for the camaraderie, intelligence, civilty, and keen wit displayed daily. This is a clubhouse frequented by adults who have had many life experiences, both good and bad.

The lack of unnecessary AOL type abbreviations and hip hop makes for smooth reading.

There are some very good writers here. And most of us are cyclists, too.

The 65+ club is looking better all the time. It will be filled by intelligent, witty and superb folks (that is, if no one else checks it).

The 65+ club is looking better all the time. It will be filled by intelligent, witty and superb folks (that is, if no one esle checks it).

I'll be eligible for that club early next year:D

I'll be eligible for that club early next year:D
It's September for me. From the looks of the poll, there aren't going to be too many of us. :o

I come here for the camaraderie, intelligence, civilty, and keen wit displayed daily.


I did too but I figure I'm still gonna hang-on.:D :D

Okay - a psuedo geezer here - I am 48 and aging. Since I have one son who is 30 (and a daughter who is 25) I really don't fit in with the youngsters. We don't even have kids in the house anymore (haven't for 8 years) so my life situation is more like those who are in their 50s.

The lack of unnecessary AOL type abbreviations and hip hop makes for smooth reading.


Word (IMHO)

51 here, and then there are those of us who's children are not yet in HS (2x11), which is one of many reasons why I cycle. Why reading/posting here??? To learn, share, laugh, ponder, extend and collect positive energy when some life / bike experience is tough for another poster or self, and know the the cycling community over 50 generally brings wisdom & not ego to the keyboard.

53 here. Will be 54 in September.

I come here to make smart-aleck comments and sometimes brag about my modest accomplishments. :)

Once in awhile, in moments of weakness, I contribute something mildly useful.

The lack of unnecessary AOL type abbreviations and hip hop makes for smooth reading.

OMG!! U2?? w00t!!

It's September for me. From the looks of the poll, there aren't going to be too many of us. :o

October for me but that could dilute the intelligence level in both groups.

I'm 52 and feel and act like 25 (maybe my age suffers from dyslexeia?????). I look in the mirror some mornings and am shocked at the grey haired man staring back at me.

Anyway, I enjoy reading the stories of all of the 50+ riders and getting encouragement to ride farther and faster. The wind in my face and the ability enjoy the world around me while riding makes me smile far more than anything I've ever done before. No pressure, no stress, no phone, no boss - priceless!

Yay! <waltzin' happily around kitchen> We finally got a 70+ on the board! :)

Ever so slowly, the center of gravity of the poll is moving upward.

52 and I look it...Plenty of gray, plenty of wrinkles. But I'm in better shape than a lot of the 20 somethings I work with.

c~

And I can be a Fred and noone complains about it or tries to change me!

And, I like pie!!

nobody told you about the dayglo jersey and shorts we were saving for your birthday!

Vega! So glad to see you here. Watch it folks, she's gonna have us all writing haiku within days. I know what I'm talking about.

They had their parade today.
I would have told them but they don't ask the old folks.
-It rained.

Vega! So glad to see you here. Watch it folks, she's gonna have us all writing haiku within days. I know what I'm talking about.
Or a virtual 50+ Party. <lookin' around discreetly> Shhhhhhh! ;)

I'll turn 39 (hexadecimal) this summer, on what would have been Tullio Campagnolo's 106th birthday. Tomorrow I am riding to the Oceanside pier to watch the start of the Race Across America, which includes a number of sexagenarians.

I'll turn 39 (hexadecimal) this summer, on what would have been Tullio Campagnolo's 106th birthday. Tomorrow I am riding to the Oceanside pier to watch the start of the Race Across America, which includes a number of sexagenarians.

All the best people have birthdays on Aug. 26.

I am here to lurk. Lurk and read some great posts and learn some stuff about bikes and riding. But mostly lurk.

Yay! <waltzin' happily around kitchen> We finally got a 70+ on the board! :)

That was me, and I was feeling as proud as Punch being the senior senior around here (so far that is), till I just noticed that some imposter has signed in as a 90+.

Please have the moderator weed him/her out and place them on a lifetime ban from BF. :mad:

Turned 54 in Feb. I love coming here for the interaction. I lurk and occasionally post over at the touring fourm, but very very seldom. My wife is 38, so that keeps me young :D

I mostly lurk in this forum. I am 49, turn 50 in November. My draw to this forum is the more realistic view of cycling that fits me. The road cycling forum has some good posts but for the most part does not reflect how I ride at all.

I am curiously waiting for my 50th birthday as I currently do not like pie very much. I assume that on my 50th birthday the will be this irrepressible craving for some pie!

I mostly lurk in this forum. I am 49, turn 50 in November. My draw to this forum is the more realistic view of cycling that fits me. The road cycling forum has some good posts but for the most part does not reflect how I ride at all.

I am curiously waiting for my 50th birthday as I currently do not like pie very much. I assume that on my 50th birthday the will be this irrepressible craving for some pie!

You will either like pie or someone got your birth certificate messed up!