Originally Posted by
downtube42
Saturday I rode 146 miles. It took almost 14 hours, so that's technically slow AF. At the other end of the distance spectrum, when I race CX, my goal is to be not last in the 60-64 age group. Also technically slow AF.
A couple decades ago, an older friend of mine literally hung up his cleats when he couldn't hang with the A group any more. I guess his ego couldn't take it. Not me; I just love riding my bike.
That is a key reason given for riders switching to a Class III e-bike. The motor assist allows them to go 3-4 mph faster and to be able to keep up with younger riders.