glassman - thanks for the question. Dr says cycling is very helpful. BUT my cholesterol has always been at a 223 or so . Dr says exercise does not excuse poor eating habits when cholesterol is concerned, and perhaps even weight - its been hard to drop below 200lbs this year for some reason (perhaps love them sweets too much).
Blood pressure usually 130/80 or 140/90. But Dr was amazed during recent heart stress test (I'm 58). HR was 58 start and was hard to hit 130 even at time limit. He shut it down and said don't worry, ain't nothing wrong in that area of Body.

Trekkie - I keep missing ya, I ride odd hrs and often on a whim. Did 37 today (got off work this afternoon) - did Hanley Hill PHEW! On my BA, its a triple and a 12-27 casette in back. Legs are now like rubber.
For all you reading this, Hanley Ln. is a single lane road on a hill down by the KY river going up a holler near the KY river to a high plain, about 0.8 mile in length, rises about 500 feet, averages 16% Grade (figured cosine than calculated angle) Hits 20% at a few points from a crude inclinometer measurement. Most folks won't go DOWN as they are concerned brakes will give way. ( miss the stop sign at bottom and you could be in troube). Its near an old distillery were Jim Beam is still stored (scent was strong today!!!)
Actually, Old Taylor and Old Crow original distillerey.

Good luck glassman on your Physical