I am 54 re started riding 5 years ago have Spez roubaix Comp *2, a Trek 7.5fx, A Dutch sit up and beg granny bike, a mountain bike never ridden doesn't interest me, I ride most summer days average 40-50 miles unless I am worn out. Have entered the inaugural http://www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/ I took up cycling to improve sedentary life style and to cycle London to Paris which I have now done twice.
I wasnt in any fitness state and do find every ride hard even when I do so many recovery seems to take longer than did before. Take recovery,hydrate energy supplements and will this week start on Creatine
I am a memeber of a gym and take part in at least 4 classes a week consisting of pretty much everything.
Hate riding in the cold hence havent ridden for 4 months should be starting soon. Have a TACX Fortius indoor setup but just doent do it for me.

Should say that I have not lost any weight but seem to have gained muscle