Originally Posted by
DaveLeeNC
His response was interesting. It was "what is critical here is that you keep active with something that you consistently will do. Cycling is working for you and I would not risk a big change to something that you might or might not consistently do. Cycling is s great aging activity and it is working for you".
dave
I don't think it's appropriate to disagree with doctors who have more information and knowledge than me but I"m doing so here. To my way of thinking there is ZERO downside to cutting 25-50 miles a week from your biking regimen and incorporating an upper body workout in place of it. If things don't play out for you, the loss of these miles will have no impact on you. There is a good possibility, however, that you'll find something you enjoy as much as biking.
My suggestion is to try kayaking which is similar to biking but provides an upper body workout. If you're in a climate with cold winters, you can switch to a rower. Find one to rent for an hour.
FYI, I was born in '48. Trust me, do what you can to avoid loss of muscle mass.