Originally Posted by
Colorado Kid
My friends tried to convince me that I should think about a early retirement (I'm 55.) and live near them at the old folks home. (Give me a break!) My doc says I have a body of a 30 year old so why stop now? How old is too old to keep riding often?
Advise and criticism from friends and family is how we keep our perspective.
I retired early. I had always appreciated the idea of the freedom of a planned retirement. If at 55 you haven't figured out the direction you plan on taking... maybe you never will. Most people work until their health fails and they can no longer work.
Last year I spoke with a gentleman that rides 3 miles everyday. He was 89. He said some days he has to use an exercise/stationary bike. And that besides the 20 minutes of spinning everyday, he does weight training three times a week. I would assume he also eats 3 meals a day and sleeps 6-8 hours a night. All are basic health activities. Don't stop.... till it would kill you.