Originally Posted by
Dudelsack
Yes. It is normal.
Ride shorter rides more often. See how slow you can go. Carry a camera and snap a bunch of pictures. Write amusing recaps of your rides here. Don't be afraid to embellish or out and out fabricate for artistic effect. Always state your average moving speed is 30% less than what you thought it really was.
My favorite rides either end with a trip to Starbucks, or are out and backs to Dairy Queen. And don't sweat losing those last few pounds. You look fine as it is.
Haven't done the DQ treat after a ride, might have to try that ... but +1 on the stopping to take photos. I'll usually stop at least once during a ride, somewhere, just to smell the roses so to speak, and have the pictures to remind me of the good ride. Then get back on the bike and ride hard (or at least as hard as I can ride).
Originally Posted by
MinnMan
That's the trouble with us old folks. Phrases change their meaning and nobody sends us the memo.
I agree, for me cycling is as much about health as it is social.