Originally Posted by
bruce19
Well...end of season if you're in New England for sure. Mine goes something like this: Thanks to weird weather and other demands, I rode about 1/2 the miles I would ordinarily ride. Part of that was intentional in that I am, by nature, not a long distance athlete. I spent a lot more time riding HIIT solo rides than I have in the past. I found that I am faster and am climbing better than I have in previous years. I had a goal of doing my 6.5 mi. TT at 18 mph. My previous best was 17.4 mph. Not only did I reach 18 mph, I actually hit 19.2 mph! Having just reached age 72 I was stoked. But, the best part has been that I actually enjoyed riding a lot more this year. I'm feeling supple and smoother on the bike. That's my story.
But, I created this post to ask, "What's your story?" Just wondering how everyone has viewed their season thus far.
Okay, so you hit 19.2 & you're 72? Way to go & keep on spinning!
I'm 59, did a few races this year and learned from failing! I did enter the TN Senior Olympic 20K road race and won the Silver, so that was good. I just completed a ride for JDRF (type 1 diabetes) fundraising ride on Amelia Island, FL where I'm one of the USA Cycling coaches. LOVED helping other riders achieve not only their riding goal but their fundraising goal as well.