Originally Posted by
patentcad
I had two high school acquaintances in their early 50's die from heart attacks last week. That's another reason I ride that stupid bicycle 200+ miles every week. I may get hit by the bus, but I probably won't die of unexpected cardiac arrest on my couch watching the NFL.
One of my best friends from medical school and an avid cyclist had a heart attack and 5 vessel bypass 5 years ago. We did a lot of riding together pre and during med school. Hard rider. Caught up with him and he said he had quit cycling as he engaged in a busy psychiatry practice, gained weight and started smoking. I was appalled. Our choices are important in life. But he lived , lost weight and is now enjoying cycling again albeit at a much gentler pace.