Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 13,501
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Me! Me! I did my first century last year at age 63 "just because". Rarely had the opportunity before. I fully intend to do more for the same reason.
But you do need a bike that is comfortable enough to ride all day, because, well, you will be riding it all day.
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Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller