I've been diagnosed with a slight (lateral) meniscal tear, and since aging might have something to do with its appearance (I'm 58), I thought I'd ask around in this forum. I think I popped it last May running speedwork (laps) at the local college track. Though it seems my running may be (or should be) history, I plan on taking brisk, long walks and riding my bike. I was able to take a few 60-mile rides (15.9 mph avg.) this summer, and experienced no knee pain (during the ride). Has anyone else experienced this type of knee injury and continued to ride with a rest, ice, compression and elevation rehab scheme, or, better-yet, gotten past it without surgery?