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Old 10-23-25 | 09:05 AM
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OldTryGuy
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Bikes: 1999 DAHON Mariner, Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser

Originally Posted by I Like To Ride
I don't consider myself old yet. I am only 55 and going on 56 in a couple of months. I remember when I was 25 - 30 I was really worried about what it would feel like if I made it to 50. Now at 55 I feel like I am in the best shape of my life both physically and mentally. There are 4 things that I prioritize in my life:

No - 1 Regular strength training
No - 2 Riding my bike which is both a hobby, pleasure and exercise at the same time
No - 3 Following a good diet
No - 4 Having a daily challenge of some sort. Lucky for me I have a job that's physically challenging and keeps me sharp and focused.
I woke up on the morning of my 50th and thought, *Likely have been alive longer than have left to live so START REALLY LIVING and before I die I will be told "you have cancer."

NOT dead yet but have cancer and treatment is kicking the crapola out of me making bicycling more of a chore than a pleasurable ride. Will keep spinning cranks as long as possible and then *check out*

Did manage 75.75 miles for my 75th B-day in July.



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