Originally Posted by
Rebel reck
At 66, I'm starting over again. I used to ride My bike everywhere. Due to some major injuries, I haven't seriously riden in 20 years! I've jumped on My ole bike and rode around the block a few times, but that's about it. My Dr is fully behind Me riding again. I know I have to go slow, and I'll never ride like I did. I'm refitting My bike now. It will be a few days before, I know if I can ride at all. I'm sure going to try.
Congratulations on getting back in the saddle again.
Like you, I'm in my 60s and have had injuries that preclude a lot of my old activities. Cycling, though, is one of those low-impact exercises that is accessible.
Picked up an inexpensive 1990s Trek MTB and refitted the components to better-match my goals ... and it's been a reliable workhorse ever since. I don't push hard, and I let the ride take me wherever. I listen to my body's limitations, and I concede the point whenever it begins to "bark" at me. Lots of enclosed spaces (large parks) and MUPs around, in my area, though none that start at my home's door. That plus the gym is about what I can do. The doc's on-board with it, as it's low-impact and can be effective. Wish I could push harder, but the injuries ensure that'll never happen in this lifetime. And that's okay. Made peace with it a long time ago.
For love of the ride.
