Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest

Sure, but let's look at it from another angle.

Was it the cycling that caused that? Do you think those old people would have numerous afflictions if they weren't riding? Doesn't age bring numerous afflictions along for the ride? "Time wounds all heels." -RAH

I've heard of people of a certain age who can't get off the toilet without help. These people are still riding.

I have no idea if this is true or not but it makes enough sense: people who need viagra and cialis later in life are people who don't have strong cardiovascular systems, so aren't able to supply enough blood to make things work. In other words, not cyclists.