This is likely the most comprehensive collection of 50+ bicyclist information ever compiled, anywhere. Enjoy. Some folks have acknowledged reading every single post - whew!!



Please tell us your age.

I'm 63

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?

Orbea Orca
Orbea Alma 29er
Just bought a 1994 Santana Tandem

2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?

no


3. How much do you feel you have "slowed down" if any?

I don't climb like I used to, but am still a legend in my own mind!


4. How long have you been biking? New, around a while, biked all your life?

I never biked competitively but have biked all my life.

5. What type of biking do you do? Long rides, touring, short rec rides.

Generally 20 - 25 mile morning rides and organized group rides with a century or two per season.


6. How often do you bike? Your approximate annual mileage?

I/we try to get in 4 to 5 times a week with 20 to 25 miles per ride.


If you haven't already, perhaps you might indicate your age. It helps others to see that folks 50+ do great things.