Being from a diabetes filled family, I've always figured that if I was somewhat in shape, I could do whatever, whenever. If I got the bad news, I'd handle it no problem.
Everybody in my family is sick in one way or another. I'm the only healthy dude walking around here. My goal has always been to rmain strong. Riding helps my breathing and actually my sinuses have been much better since I started riding 1 years ago.
I have lost weight to do some killer rides, I'm happy about that, but not my goal year after year. My goals change form year to year. I do have this little itch right now nagging me to get back into cycling shape. GO kick some arse on the mtn rides. But that will change later on.
I figure when I get to be about 60, I just might start pumping iron again. Be one of those healthy looking old dudes getting all the wimmins at the retirment center!......If Gina lets me!
Cycling is just another notch in my 'stay healthy' Clydesdale lifestyle!