I guess it's about time I did this...

Please tell us your age.
51


1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
Currently, 2006 Giant Cypress SX. In my 20s I rode a road bike but I don't remember anything else about it.

2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?
Sometimes a multi-vitamin, occasionally calcium/magnesium.

3. How much do you feel you have "slowed down" if any?
I have sped up since I lost weight and exercise almost every day. I was sluggish when I was totally sedentary. Otherwise I don't feel I have slowed down at all.

4. How long have you been biking? New, around a while, biked all your life?
Rode a bit when I was young, occasionally in my 20s, then I finally caught the fever 3 months ago.

5. What type of biking do you do? Long rides, touring, short rec rides, commute, tour, race?
Recreational rides so far (the longest being 24 miles), trying to add a little more mileage each time. Our goal is to achieve long rides with ease.

6. How often do you bike? Your approximate annual mileage?
Mostly weekends so far but I'm beginning to fit in evening rides for 30-45 minutes during the week to prepare for longer weekend rides. We haven't been riding long enough to estimate annual mileage, but last month (June) I rode 80+. I hope to beat that by many miles this month!

7. Do you do any other type of physical activities - weight lifting, skiing, running, etc.?
Walking, and weight training arms and core muscles. We talk about adding hiking.