Originally Posted by
CAT7RDR
Yeh, cycling is a bit of an enigma because it is more of an endurance aerobic sport.
I should have clarified.
Fast twitch anaerobic sports like basketball and football that rely on explosveness, is where I realized I was washed up and was not going to keep up with younger athletes.
What I was trying to relate is that you can enjoy cycling for many years to come and can be competitive with your riding friends or even race if you choose.
I don't have a climber's body, I'm 200 pounds now which is 20 pounds less than when I was 35. When I do longish climbing rides with the club I am usually the slowest one but they don't mind, (usually). Actually if I just did the "B" rides I would be fine.
I know a couple guys over 70 who are near the front on those longer rides and I have known cat 1 racers in their 50s.
We can have different strengths as cyclists. I used to be able to sprint pretty well and could pull on the flats.