Originally Posted by
revchuck
I'm 60, and within the set of 60 year old guys I'm probably in the top 10% in terms of fitness.
However, within the subset of 60 year old male cyclists, since I've gotten a lot stronger and also more comfortable with long miles...I'm probably approaching the median.
Getting passed going uphill by some youngster doesn't bother me. Getting passed going uphill by some guy a decade my elder - and him not breathing hard - shows me how much farther I have to go.
Well said...and that "not breathing hard" as he passes you...Ohhh...does that ever motivate me to do better as that is the particular impressive item of the experience as I'm bested.