Patriot Ledger - boy, that brings back memories of living back in Quincy when I was growing up.

60-year-old here once again saying thanks for this thread. I like to learn from you all to be prepared.

That'll be a tailwind for me... last half of ride later today. Usually out of the West/Northwest in my area. Temp estimated to warm up to about 61° at that time (wool-weather).

This month finishes 20 years on BikeForums.
Not much has changed on the Forums.
Not too much (unusual) has changed with me.
Lost a few pounds, got uglier, and slower on the bike.
Don't ride as much in colder months, ... or the warmer ones either.
The brifter bikes are the same, the C&V all different now.

I've enjoyed it. Roll On! With vigor.

the pic is only about 15 years past. Day 6 of a 6 day trip across Washington state

Hot damn! After a series of heart troubles which started in October '22, went out on our tandem, did 21 miles and 1200'. I took the kinks out of the ride posted for what was our usual group Sunday ride, 34 miles and 2100', but we did all the significant climbs. This was huge for us. Finally back at it and a good start. Hopefully we can keep at it. Had a beer and some great Mexican with the group after the ride and toasted another Perfect Ride™.

Was talking to one of my cardiologists the other day. He said, "I don't know how you do it. I have a trainer at home but I get on and after 15' my legs hurt so bad I can't continue." He's only in his 60s. I'll have to have a serious talk with that boy.

That's awesome! Congrats!!

On a similar note, my cardiologist's office called and suggested another stress test. I asked my GP about it (who knows my cycling details) and she laughed and said: "You do a stress test 2-3 times a week".

Also good to hear- 'ya sometimes wonder 'bout some random pain in the chest and think, whoa... is this it?

No, you'll know. It's quick. Seen it. That said, I've had a minor one which felt like malaise, just didn't feel good, short of breath. About 20 hours later was able to get a stent. I just felt like crap and nothing helped. In the ER they take some blood and look for a chemical which is only present when blood has been cut off for a bit of your heart, certain diagnosis of a heart attack..

By any chance do you remember bicycle revival or something like that on the back side of Main Street down the other end where sears or Jordan's was. I can't remember I know way latter the DMV went in there. I bought My first real bike a Bianchi, in 72 or 73. Child World was at the other end.

I do remember a shop there, can't recall the name. Child World was like the local version of Toys'R'Us. So many of the stores in downtown are just memories now. No more hot dogs at the Woolworths lunch counter. This time of year my parents would always bring us to the window displays in Remick's. It's been a few years since I was back in the area - had to clean out my Mom's house after she passed - and I almost got lost with all the new roads that were put in.

Yeah... had (having) about every chemical I think they throw at a heart these days but it's my right knee that's been trying to kill me for the last 50 years and now between the two (knees) it's my best?! Hooray for modern medicine!

Memories. I grew up in Milton. My dad was in Milton politics so we got the Milton Transcript, not the Ledger. My grand dad had and my brother has Quincy as first and middle names. A house built in 1630 got uprooted by the Southeast Expressway and they moved to be almost our neighbor. (Shuttered windows that could serve as arrow-proof gunports. Never needed.)

Here’s a pic of the Big bike plans I have upcoming; even tho somewhat of a shadow of my former self, athletically speaking.

I was able to get out at 2:15 pm (waiting for the temp to get warmer before heading out) for a 15 mile ride today. I was on new to me areas and route due to looking for the Duke energy trail which I thought crosses rt 590 most of my ride today was on the road.

I got out on the 3rd and... it was the fastest I've ridden this year!

I see that you mentioned the Duke Energy Trail. Are you in the Saint Petersburg area ? The Pinellas county trail is one of the best I have ridden on

I'm in. 70 in April...

I turn 65 next month so I can officially start posting in this Section.
My rides this year have been almost nonexistent. Mostly due to the fact I picked up a Vespa after returning from vacation in Italy ....

I just turned 66 and I am the owner of over a dozen road bikes all over 50 yrs old . Today I bought my first 21 century road bike . with those funny brifters. a 2200 trek from 2006 .an aluminum bike with carbon fiber stays and fork . I hope I can get used to this new fangled machine

I had wondered why a 65-85+ thread? Now that I have been 66 for almost a year, I think I get it. One thing and then another...acting 20 years younger has gotten me into trouble. I am promising myself that while these nagging tendon strains dissipate, I will recover some range of motion, in EVERY joint, and no longer be so fragile. I've got riding goals that won't be met unless I cop a new attitude.

Frosty felt too cold and slippery to ride on some of my damp and shaded curves. So I took a 4 hr walk in the woods. From my door. Ups and downs. South side of Cougar Mt.

recent windstorm damage. Root ball of a tall one.

It’s not Wilderness, so chain saws clear trails surprisingly quickly. Below, another tall one uprooted. One of many across various trails.

Almost … impossible to get lost … almost

72 here and back on the MTN bike after my heart was repaired. Riding 3 times a week. All is well again, until its not.

Seems as though I’m one of the very few on a bike you have to pedal.

^^^^^^ or, ... not. But that might be a good poll.

I go both ways. More rides on the many friction shifters, more miles on the e-bike.
E-bikes - even the expensive roadies - have a totally different ride feel from a quality steel frame from the truly vintage era.

edit - same age here so CONGRATS on riding 3 days a week. Likely the best prescription for feeling better daily.

Still got a 23 on the rear...