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Originally Posted by Miami Biker
(Post 20529840)
Rode easy 30 miles Saturday with a friend. Sunday went out with older group (age 62 to 73) going 17-18 for 40 miles. Pleased given off bike due to travel for most of past 3 weeks.
Yes 73 YO and recovering from broken hip so all in all very pleased. |
Originally Posted by gevad
(Post 20548534)
That looks like a real nice ride up in a very nice part of the world (my family used to own a place in Woodbury, the town just to the west of Cabot). Good luck on your ride and please do give us a ride report afterwards.
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Originally Posted by jppe
(Post 20556147)
When did you break your hip? I’m at 3 weeks for mine. Curious about Recovery. First, my break was of the neck or upper part of the femur. They inserted a titanium rod with screws towards top and bottom to secure the rod. Full healing takes about 10 months. That's when the bone grows around the rod. If by healing you mean riding, I was riding an exercise bike after a week as it was recommended therapy. Did about two months of PT to regain range of motion and to build up the muscle as there was little activity for the the first 3-4 weeks. Getting out of bed was a challenge. Began riding on my trainer after six weeks and then slowly moved to the road when felt comfortable. My fall was in mid February 2017 and didn't get to 400+ miles per month until November. Got back on the road in May or three months after the fall. jppe -- as you know we are all different. It's a very difficult problem for those not familiar with broken hip (as called). Literature said a 25% mortality rate for older people as need to keep moving to avoid blood clotting. Hope your docs gave you the pills to reduce clotting. Not all docs do. Wish you well. It's a long haul but you can come back. Oh, after healing you may feel some pain in different parts of your injured leg. This is from high physical activity and requires a steroid shot to fix. I had one and will have another to fix the problem. Let me know if you'd like to chat. Best Wishes |
Originally Posted by Miami Biker
(Post 20557056)
Hi jppe
First, my break was of the neck or upper part of the femur. They inserted a titanium rod with screws towards top and bottom to secure the rod. Full healing takes about 10 months. That's when the bone grows around the rod. If by healing you mean riding, I was riding an exercise bike after a week as it was recommended therapy. Did about two months of PT to regain range of motion and to build up the muscle as there was little activity for the the first 3-4 weeks. Getting out of bed was a challenge. Began riding on my trainer after six weeks and then slowly moved to the road when felt comfortable. My fall was in mid February 2017 and didn't get to 400+ miles per month until November. Got back on the road in May or three months after the fall. jppe -- as you know we are all different. It's a very difficult problem for those not familiar with broken hip (as called). Literature said a 25% mortality rate for older people as need to keep moving to avoid blood clotting. Hope your docs gave you the pills to reduce clotting. Not all docs do. Wish you well. It's a long haul but you can come back. Oh, after healing you may feel some pain in different parts of your injured leg. This is from high physical activity and requires a steroid shot to fix. I had one and will have another to fix the problem. Let me know if you'd like to chat. Best Wishes |
Hi again jppe -- glad I told you of my break as our are two different animals. Hoping hip replacement better and quicker recovery than mine.
For all readers, the key here is as we age -- and that means over 60 -- most of us get osteoperosis. I had it and didn't know it. While I had a hard fall off my bike, the break came right where my leg was the weakest as it turned out. Word to all -- if you are over 60/65, please, please do a bone scan to test for osteoperosis. If you have it like most of us do, there are meds that can avoid further bone weakening and even strengthen the bones somewhat. The scan is painless and doing it may avoid a broken bone when you eventually fall which we all seem to do as sure as we break eggs to make an omelet. jppe -- the steroid thing may not apply to a hip replacement. I replaced my right knee 14 years ago before started riding so not sure this phenomenon occurs with replacements. You will start riding when you are comfortable doing so (duh). Having a partner willing to go slow is the best way. Slow is the fastest speed you are comfortable riding. I did this for several months building up my confidence, comfort and strength including heart/lung and legs again. Seems to take at least twice as long to get back as you are off the bike. As long as you have your balance you can do it. Let us know how its going please. |
Hello,
New guy here. Will be 71 this year. Been lurking on this thread for a while now. Lots of good, relevant info here. I get out 2-3 times a week & trainer bike @ the gym. |
Does a red racy bike REALLY make us oldsters faster. British Racing Red Not betting on being any faster. Maybe I have to go for pizazz. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...786894390.jpeg |
Looking for advice. First I just turned 74 last week. That said I am now finding it challenging to get my leg over the saddle of my Cannondale Touring 2 bike so I am looking for options. I thought about putting smaller rims on however then the brakes could be a problem plus the cost just not might make it economical So I was thinking of purchasing a folding bike for a couple of reasons. First transportability (we enjoy camping and my bike rack just broke) second I thought they would be easier to step over. I am not sure of the size to get however I do like to ride ten to 15 miles mostly on flat surface.
I am willing to spend up to 1000 dollars but not sure of what to buy or how to fit one to my size. I am about 5' 7" and 230. Unfortunately I am unable to find a dealer around where I live to even test ride one. So any suggestions on brand and model will be greatly appreciated |
Originally Posted by Fastbikeman
(Post 20570373)
I am willing to spend up to 1000 dollars but not sure of what to buy or how to fit one to my size. I am about 5' 7" and 230. Unfortunately I am unable to find a dealer around where I live to even test ride one.
So any suggestions on brand and model will be greatly appreciated |
What size is your C'dale?
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Originally Posted by Fastbikeman
(Post 20570373)
Looking for advice. First I just turned 74 last week. That said I am now finding it challenging to get my leg over the saddle of my Cannondale Touring 2 bike so I am looking for options.
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Originally Posted by RonH
(Post 20571551)
Do you lean the bike toward you when throwing your leg over the bike?
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Originally Posted by Greenhil
(Post 20571338)
You might try posting this on the folding bike forum. Good luck! |
Originally Posted by Greenhil
(Post 20556702)
The Cabot Ride the Ridges was fun and challenging. It’s a pretty relaxed event with not a lot of hoo ha. I’d guess there were about 75 folks in the 60K ride I was in. It was about 40 degrees at the start so I wore a pair of old stitched up Kuhl hiking pants. Definitely not stylin’. Beautiful day, though, and some great views from the ridges. When I’m riding on my own I stop to check things out, take photos, eat something, think deep thoughts, etc. but even in a non-competitive ride like this you get into the mindset that you’ll be damned if you’re gonna let more people pass you than is absolutely necessary. So other than stopping for a water refill I just kept going. Finished in 3:15 and according to the phone app I used, 4100 ft. of climbing. |
Originally Posted by Wildwood
(Post 20569761)
Does a red racy bike REALLY make us oldsters faster. British Racing Red Not betting on being any faster. Maybe I have to go for pizazz. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...786894390.jpeg Didn’t get the brakes I wanted to mount so substituted Modolo. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c54207059.jpeg Been riding with 3 guys who are younger by 14 -19 years. I am pleased to be able to stay with them for 40-50 mile rides, has been a good season for riding strong |
I'm planning for the future and considering a mixed frame with drop bars for that condition. But at only 68 I'm feeling guilty for whining about sore wrists after a recent high speed nasty crash just before reading the posts about broken hips!
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welcome, lots of good info at this site
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I am 74 and what I do is to lay my bike over towards me, and put my leg across the bike then straighten it , not sure if that would work for you, give it a try
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Well the "B n B" closed Saturday after our out-of-town friends left. They arrived Tuesday and after 3-1/2 days of entertaining, listening to their "stories", eating out, etc. we were totally whipped. After they drove away we spent all day Saturday in our recliners watching old movies and napping. We were somewhat recovered yesterday so this morning I headed out to ride. Took the Lynskey and did my usual Withlacoochee Trail ride. I was tired when I got home and am still feeling it. I guess entertaining out-of-town friends at our age (I'm 73, coming up on 74) is too tiring. The bad news is they're coming back in a few weeks because the house they are building (a mere 28 miles from us) will be finished and they want to stay here while they close on the house, clean the place and move their furniture in. I hope I'll have my energy back for my next ride in a day or so. :notamused:
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The thing about having guests our age (only 68 here) that bugs me = all the sitting and talking.
Like.... that's supposed to be fun? (after a few hours of catching up) And being the youngest sibling, brothers & sis seem like ancient slugs. Maybe it's me, i'm just an out-of-doors, go experience it, type of personality. Oh well, to stay younger and feel younger I think a person needs younger friends - and for me that usually means cyclists/hikers in their 50s. But looking at the 'problem' positively = I'm glad to be different, happy to be physically active, and lucky to not have serious ailments. |
Jppe. How are you doing? |
Originally Posted by Miami Biker
(Post 20597908)
Jppe. How are you doing? I walked 5-6 miles Monday watching my golf buddies play. Yesterday I chipped and putted then walked another 9 holes with them. This morning I rode the exercise bike for a while. 100 milers seemed routine 2 months ago. But my cardio has already slipped to parts unknown!!Just 2 more months before golf and cycling.... I was was a little bummed this weekend as the week long cycling tour across NC started on Sunday. I had registered for it but I was unable to ride. They also wouldn’t refund any of my fees nor transfer them to next year’s ride. I was pretty disappointed in the decision especially since they hadn’t already committed numbers to the food vendors or bus lines. It’s the only activity that we’ve had to cancel due to my hip replacement where folks wouldn’t work with us. We were even able to get dollars refunded for a cruise we’d booked. Plus a rental company let us have a beach house we’d rented the week after the accident at a later date. My my neighbor and I rented a heavy walk behind aerator and redid our lawns last week. I really worked out my hip using the aerator then spreading grass seed, fertilizer and insecticide across the lawn. I got in a tight spot with the aerator and had to lift one end and turn it around. There was a slight twinge in my groin but fortunately nothing major?!?! For me the most challenging part is just dealing with all this “extra free time” I now have. Enough about me. How about yourself? |
Originally Posted by jppe
(Post 20598086)
I’m doing pretty good thank you!! I walked 5-6 miles Monday watching my golf buddies play. Yesterday I chipped and putted then walked another 9 holes with them. This morning I rode the exercise bike for a while. 100 milers seemed routine 2 months ago. But my cardio has already slipped to parts unknown!!Just 2 more months before golf and cycling.... I was was a little bummed this weekend as the week long cycling tour across NC started on Sunday. I had registered for it but I was unable to ride. They also wouldn’t refund any of my fees nor transfer them to next year’s ride. I was pretty disappointed in the decision especially since they hadn’t already committed numbers to the food vendors or bus lines. It’s the only activity that we’ve had to cancel due to my hip replacement where folks wouldn’t work with us. We were even able to get dollars refunded for a cruise we’d booked. Plus a rental company let us have a beach house we’d rented the week after the accident at a later date. My my neighbor and I rented a heavy walk behind aerator and redid our lawns last week. I really worked out my hip using the aerator then spreading grass seed, fertilizer and insecticide across the lawn. I got in a tight spot with the aerator and had to lift one end and turn it around. There was a slight twinge in my groin but fortunately nothing major?!?! For me the most challenging part is just dealing with all this “extra free time” I now have. Enough about me. How about . |
Wow jppe. I’m so impressed. You are a poster child for our generation. Seems like the hip replacement a big success in many ways. Four of us fell on some wet ash four weeks ago. Like black ice. Hit it and down we went. My friend broke a collar bone and has some bruised ribs. He turned 71 today and still four weeks from riding. I bruised my thigh and ribs. Just enough to slow me down but no lost time, just slower for a while Two Saturday’s ago rode a slow 50 miles and this past Sunday did 40 Miles at a 17 MPH steady pace. So getting back. Trying to get another steroid shot in lower back/hip are for bursitis which hope to do in a week to 10days. Then should be pain free. No complaints, heck I’m riding and can do stretches over 21 so given my age quite pleased. All the best to you. Doesn’t seem like anything can keep you down! |
Thought today about how much 'retired' or 'working' influences our perceptions. Spinning my Wheels = used to be a bad thing at work. Now it’s mostly what I do for fun. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2d0fa506e.jpeg |
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