1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
1996 Specialized StumpJumper M2
1993 Specialized Epic SE
2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?
Glucosamine-Chondroitin, fish oil, Magnesium, D, B12, Folic Acid, and baby aspirin.
3. How much do you feel you have "slowed down" if any?
I have slowed down a bit, but I am far from stopping.
4. How long have you been biking? New, around a while, biked all your life?
Started as a youngster, stopped for a few years and got back to biking again in my 30s.
5. What type of biking do you do? Long rides, touring, short rec rides, commute, tour, race?
Mainly I do recreational and training rides on both the mountain and road bike. However, I have ordered a new Trek road bike and plan to complete a century this year.
6. How often do you bike? Your approximate annual mileage?
I try to ride two-three times a week (10 miles rides during the week and 20-30 weekend) and take a spin class when my schedule allows. No idea of annual mileage.
7. Do you do any other type of physical activities - weight lifting, skiing, running, etc.?
I workout 6 days a week alternating aerobic and resistance days; I use a variety of things to include kettlebells, dumbbells, bosu, jungle gym, and try to take a yoga class two or three times a week.
I'm 63 years old