I had a 5-way CABG a little over three years ago, at age 51. I took up cycling after the surgery, mostly because I found walking boring. I lost 71 lbs (went from 241 to 170), and there are few things in life I love as much as riding my road bike. I do 100 to 150 miles a week now, and I occasionally commute to work on my bike. I just did a 52 mile ride today, following a 41 mile ride yesterday. I'm a little slower than most (and faster than some), but as a 54-year-old guy with a rebuilt carburetor, I don't feel like I have to make excuses. We love riding the Rosarito-to-Ensenada 50 mile fun ride; hope to see you there on April 30th.

Joe Berk
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