50+ or 50- Doesn't matter Tall, long legged riders have it made!
I'm a bit over 50 so I don't think I will grow much taller like my 12 year old daughter. That being said, I don't think I will get any faster. Having been a hard worker as an athlete and never naturally gifted, I've relied on my wits. Bikes that pass me, I study their gears too see what chainring or cog they are on, since I ride fixed. I note the seat position and pedal revolutions, and watch the hands too see if they are putting pressure or pulling on the handlebars.
I've noticed that the really tall 6' 1" plus riders have it made on the flats.Their legs just "shuffle" or "twitch" . I've shrunk to 5'10" so my legs are really "thrashing" or "churning". No way I can ever outrun them on the flats.
Just my 2 cents.
Last edited by 5 mph; 01-02-21 at 11:30 PM.