Originally Posted by slushlover2

I think I fit the standard of many riders here. I raced poorly 25 years ago. I still ride about 4500 miles a year at a moderate pace with competitive riders. I am 61 years old and this year biking has been tough for me. I had been able to keep up a moderate pace of 18-20 MPH in past years, but am really struggling this year. My saddle time and training have stayed about the same. When does age become a factor. Today I had trouble hanging onto a couple of 30 somethings at 21 MPH. Have you slowed as you aged? Have you changed your training routine as you got older?

Originally Posted by KiddSisko

I think you just identified the problem.

Originally Posted by patentcad

I've come to the conclusion that whether I want to race or ride with the guys that race I need to be the skinniest guy in the room or forget about it. I am working on it.

Originally Posted by Phil85207

You just told us your problem. Loose some weight. That's the biggest problem.