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Tom_The_Bikeman

03-18-04, 01:42 AM

Roughstuff

03-18-04, 06:57 AM

Nice advocacy article in Houston Chronicle of all places...the talk about elderly & cycling...nice read.

http://tinyurl.com/27hee

ride safely,
Tom

P.S. a bit off topic...had two rides with my racing bike on my commute this week...cut about 15 min off of my round trip commute over 22 mi! I LOVE spring! :p

Cycling is about the only sport I have left. I bashed up my knees years ago (basketball, for the most part) and cycling is a great way to go, especially if ya use low gears like I do. I plan on doing another world tour in my mid sixties.

roughstuff

Moonshot

03-18-04, 07:31 AM

Thanks Tom!

nuovorecord

03-18-04, 02:02 PM

I have two goals in life:

1. Live to be 100
2. Ride 100 miles on my 100th birthday.

Only 60 years to go. Can't wait!

wabbit

03-18-04, 04:21 PM

I keep seeing cyclists who, if you see them on their bikes look about 25. Then you see them close up and you realize they're at least 50!

John E

03-18-04, 06:20 PM

I keep seeing cyclists who, if you see them on their bikes look about 25. Then you see them close up and you realize they're at least 50!

Hey, I resemble that remark! :) My bike is a mere 45 years old, however.

sidewinder

03-19-04, 02:03 PM

As an older (60) cyclist, I appreciated the article.

My number one reason for cycling: I love it. The fitness and health benefits are ancillary.

It's all about the ride.