View Poll Results: How old are you?
<=20
39
12.75%
21-25
39
12.75%
26-30
38
12.42%
31-35
38
12.42%
36-40
46
15.03%
41-45
28
9.15%
46-50
33
10.78%
51-55
26
8.50%
>55
19
6.21%
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How old are you?
09-11-02, 04:23 PM
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How old are you?
I get the sense that I am an old coot compared to others on this board. Am I wrong?
I'm 41.
I'm 41.
09-11-02, 04:45 PM
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You're wrong.
Your poll doesn't go high enough. One member, VLAD, just celebrated 70 a week or so ago. At 41, you're still one of the "kids."
Your poll doesn't go high enough. One member, VLAD, just celebrated 70 a week or so ago. At 41, you're still one of the "kids."
09-11-02, 04:53 PM
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I feel very young
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09-11-02, 04:59 PM
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Originally posted by L J Horton
Your poll doesn't go high enough. One member, VLAD, just celebrated 70 a week or so ago. At 41, you're still one of the "kids."
Your poll doesn't go high enough. One member, VLAD, just celebrated 70 a week or so ago. At 41, you're still one of the "kids."
BTW, I am always impressed by the number of older folks who do very, very well in sponsored rides, such as centuries, etc. Very impressive.
I hope to look/feel that young when I reach that age.
One last thing: my wife will tell you that I never exceeded 18 years old !!!! I am an absolute kid. (Biking helps !!!)
09-11-02, 05:20 PM
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Originally posted by KleinMp99
Dosent greater than 55 include 70? DUH
Dosent greater than 55 include 70? DUH
09-11-02, 05:23 PM
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Fool O' crap
I'm 30.
As you can see there are some kids on this forum as well.
Originally posted by KleinMp99
Dosent greater than 55 include 70? DUH
Dosent greater than 55 include 70? DUH
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09-11-02, 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by PapaBear
Aahh, but the real question should be how old do you feel???
Aahh, but the real question should be how old do you feel???
I'm 57 but feel 45, sometimes younger.
And welcome to BikeForums PapaBear.
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09-11-02, 05:53 PM
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If your told "your wrong" when its obvious your right.....you would just go with what the other person said then right? lmao........I'm 16, and I know whats up.
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09-11-02, 06:36 PM
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Originally posted by KleinMp99
If your told "your wrong" when its obvious your right.....you would just go with what the other person said then right? lmao........I'm 16, and I know whats up.
If your told "your wrong" when its obvious your right.....you would just go with what the other person said then right? lmao........I'm 16, and I know whats up.
"you're right, you're wrong"
"your dog, your mom, your shoes"
and it's "what's up" btw.
no offense.....i'm only a few years older than you.....but you should never insult people older than you.....never ever underestimate the old geezers, you might just get a rude-awakening (it has happened to me).
09-11-02, 06:50 PM
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I would also like to notice that physical age does not always correctly correspond intellectual age.
09-11-02, 07:30 PM
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I'm 294 in dog years
Somewhere between 9 months and 15 years in "tree years."
(The oldest tree is, what? 4000 years old?)
An advertising executive retires from a high-paying career at 53 and visits Colorado, looking for a place to start anew. She's driving through a pristine mountain pass when she sees a small trading post. Pulling her Mercedes in, she enters the log building. An older gent is standing behind the counter. She strikes up a conversation:
"Tell me, is Colorado really as good for your longevity as people have told me?"
The older gent, his youthful-looking eyes gleaming back at her and his amazingly golden, muscular body rippling under his shirt, replies, "When I first came here, I was so weak I couldn't even walk, they had to carry me. In fact, I couldn't even speak for quite a while--but look at me now!"
Supressing her amazement somewhat, the woman remarks, "Wow! You are quite fit...how long have you lived here?"
"Since I was born, dear."
Somewhere between 9 months and 15 years in "tree years."
(The oldest tree is, what? 4000 years old?)
An advertising executive retires from a high-paying career at 53 and visits Colorado, looking for a place to start anew. She's driving through a pristine mountain pass when she sees a small trading post. Pulling her Mercedes in, she enters the log building. An older gent is standing behind the counter. She strikes up a conversation:
"Tell me, is Colorado really as good for your longevity as people have told me?"
The older gent, his youthful-looking eyes gleaming back at her and his amazingly golden, muscular body rippling under his shirt, replies, "When I first came here, I was so weak I couldn't even walk, they had to carry me. In fact, I couldn't even speak for quite a while--but look at me now!"
Supressing her amazement somewhat, the woman remarks, "Wow! You are quite fit...how long have you lived here?"
"Since I was born, dear."
09-11-02, 07:47 PM
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I'm rather pleased to report that I once again lived another year during which I rode at least 100 miles for every year of my age. In fact, I passed the necessary 5100 miles with three weeks to spare.
I am going to have to get a better jump on things for the next 12 months, though. We may not have such fine riding weather this coming year as we've been having.
RichC
I am going to have to get a better jump on things for the next 12 months, though. We may not have such fine riding weather this coming year as we've been having.
RichC
09-11-02, 08:20 PM
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I am 46 going on 18 and Pete keep your day job
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09-11-02, 09:19 PM
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Originally posted by PapaBear
Aahh, but the real question should be how old do you feel???
Aahh, but the real question should be how old do you feel???
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Originally posted by MeHT
I would also like to notice that physical age does not always correctly correspond intellectual age.
I would also like to notice that physical age does not always correctly correspond intellectual age.
:thumbup:If I ever judged people by age, it was that type of age, rather than physical age.
Wow, I use a lot of smilies.
09-11-02, 11:43 PM
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Guess I'm a baby then?
I'm only 15, turning 16 this December 2nd. I personally feel that I'm young and wish to be young. I always behave like a younger brother to all my friends born in the same year, 1986.
I'm only 15, turning 16 this December 2nd. I personally feel that I'm young and wish to be young. I always behave like a younger brother to all my friends born in the same year, 1986.
09-12-02, 01:27 AM
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41 and I can't quite believe it. Still I like being this age. I'm pretty fit, have fulfilled Rich's criteria re 100 miles for every year and I don't take any nonsense from anyone.
Age brings security in who you are.
And I can remember the Golden age of biking (10 speed "racers" with shorty mudguards )
Age brings security in who you are.
And I can remember the Golden age of biking (10 speed "racers" with shorty mudguards )
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plus je vois les hommes, plus j'admire les chiens
1985 Sandy Gilchrist-Colin Laing built 531c Audax/fast tourer.
1964 Flying Scot Continental (531)
1995 Cinelli Supercorsa (Columbus SLX)
1980s Holdsworth Mistral fixed (531)
2005 Dahon Speed 6 (folder)
(YES I LIKE STEEL)
2008 Viking Saratoga tandem
2008 Micmo Sirocco Hybrid (aluminium!)
2012 BTwin Rockrider 8.1
09-12-02, 02:50 AM
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24, fitter than I've ever been, but still not very fit!
I don't feel very old, but I'm in the process of buying a house and that's making me feel older!
Ellie
I don't feel very old, but I'm in the process of buying a house and that's making me feel older!
Ellie
09-12-02, 04:00 AM
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I'm 54, and feel very young when I swing a leg over a bike, feel not-quite-so young after getting to the top of Old La Honda Road in 24:37, and positively ancient when I reflect on the fact that I'll be a stepgreatgrandparent before my next birthday.
09-12-02, 04:44 AM
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I'm 27, and can't quite believe it 
Having just bought a house Ellie, I can tell you that I do feel alot older now
Rich
Having just bought a house Ellie, I can tell you that I do feel alot older now
Rich
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