Thanks for topic Mr. Fox

The Facts: 69 and started riding upon move to a South Florida at 63; began road bike less than 3 years ago. Riden 18,000 miles and this year scheduled to ride 6,000 after 5,000 last year.

The Bad: Lost wife after 30 years of marriage in 2001 and weighed almost 300. Had total right knee replacement in 2005 and left knee not so good. Little physical activity since 1986.

The Good: Remarried in 2006 and moved to South Florida in 2008; now weigh 210, last 40 thanks to biking. In best shape since played Varsity sports in High School. Heart rate about 51 standing and 170 Max. Recovery to 118 quite fast. Goal to lose 10 more pounds...for now.

The Riding: On club rides average 19 MPH and did 19.6 Saturday on 45+ mile ride--my average for the year is 48. Getting stronger each week as started group rides in April and got dropped as they say 21 or less but often go faster. After a month no longer get dropped. Working with coach who says I'm stronger than all his younger clients, even those age 30. Today did more HITs than any of his clients at 100-105 cadence and upto 27+ MPH on a trainer.

The Future: getting stronger and expect to keep doing so. Don't know limit but hope to find out. Expect to ride hard as along as can and get stronger and faster--why not if possible. Ride with friend almost 67 who leaves me in the dust when he wants and he's been riding almost 3 years. Have no idea what will do in 3, 5, or 10 years but look forward to finding out. It's a great journey and am thankful for what I have.

Yes, biking has helped change my life. Best wishes to all.