Age? 51 in June

Bike? Specialized Expedition Sport modified for touring- flat bar, Brooks, Aero Bars, 1.5 Nimbus Armadillos

Vitamins? One a day for men

Slowed Down? I'm in better shape now than when I was 30. Don't recover as fast, and I'm finding a few things ache that I didn't know I had...

How Long/What type? Started in 2004 with campgound rides with the kids. Found myself wanting longer and faster. Was soon doing 15 a day, with 30's on the weekends. Progressed to 30s 3-4l times a week after work, and 60+ on the weekends. Got a handful of centuries under the belt, and ride the Gateway MS150 (Columbia, Mo.) each year. Tend to average 15 mph. Have recently discovered hills are my friend. Would love to do a cross country- similar to Northern Tier to Illinois, south to St. Louis, then west on Trans Am.

How often? Not much in winter, maybe 1 or 2 a month. Spring/Summer/Fall- 3-4 a week/5 a week/3-4 a week. Averaging 2000 a year now.

Other exercise? Spinning (3 a week), jogging indoors (2 a week), and weight machines in winter. Hiking in warmer months.