Originally Posted by
ctpres
Be 80 in a couple months. Tried Zwift and can't stand to be passed by EVERY rider. Much like Strava Zwift so far is ignoring 75 plus. Zwift claims to have formula/adjustments to compensate for age. - but I sure can't see it and they refused to explain. Gave up on Zwift. May be hope in future with new virtual cycling program (CVRcade) built by guy that developed many of Zwift's first rides - remember CASH and prizes?. Beta due in Dec. Re: diet, exercise and spirit - agree 100%. The older you get fewer riding companions are available. Don't give up biking - it is probably the best thing you can to to live a longer and healthier life.
In Zwift there’s teams ZHR and BRT that host many events based on age categories. Cat J (75 to 79) has some guys with FTP well over 250 watts I’ve only noticed a very few racers over 80. I guess there are few of us who manage to stay healthy, strong, cycling, etc after 80 and join in with such as Zwift. I hope that more ripple become octogenarian pioneers so there’s company when I get there. There must be loads and more coming, who could but don’t, what with it being a global thing. Wish that Zwift were encouraging (UCI too) but perhaps it is early days still for e-cycling for everyone. I’m not the rider I was in part due to MS, but I find the effort of trying to race helps a lot in brain & body. Coming to terms with diminishing power and control seem really valuable things to learn. So too finding fewer contemporaries around. I so hope that we all make the most of these, for all our sakes.