Hi, I joined a couple of months ago when I got the bug to buy something more modern than my pieced-together 10-spd. I'm 52.

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
'07 Trek Pilot 1.2

2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?
I have a problematic left knee from 2 cartlidge operations in my teens (and a 'scoping about 5 or 6 years ago). Riding helps a lot as it strengthens the muscles and keeps the joint lubricated. My wife buys me glucosamine but I'm bad with taking supplements and always forget. I keep Rx Oxaprozin anit-inflamatory around but only need it occasionally.

3. How much do you feel you have "slowed down" if any?
Lots, unfortunately, hence the desire to get back on a bike. Neither my IT profession nor my rock band/recording guitarist hobby encourage me to be very active (except for maybe haulin' a crapload of gear...).

4. How long have you been biking? New, around a while, biked all your life?
Like most guys my age, I lived on my bikes as a kid. I rode as a young adult but pretty much gave it up when I got married almost 25 years ago.

5. What type of biking do you do? Long rides, touring, short rec rides, commute, tour, race?
Right now, it's short rides, 5-20 miles. As I get into better shape, I'll try longer rides. I like on a hillside so even short rides involve some climbing and I've been trying to find routes to/from my house that make the climb back home more gradual.

6. How often do you bike? Your approximate annual mileage?
Ask me next year...

7. Do you do any other type of physical activities - weight lifting, skiing, running, etc.?
some swimming but not much else. I used to SUCBA dive but it's been a while since I went on a dive. I really miss alpine skiing and hope to drop enough weight to go a few times next season. Yeah, I'm a clyde too.

---- Gary ----