RonH

^^^

I picked up this one a few weeks ago. Works for me.

DnvrFox

I seriously would like a 70+ jersey. I wonder how much it would cost to get the 50+ changed to a 70+ on the current jersey and what the minimum order would be.

I am now feeling a disconnect between me and my riding interests, skills, level, etc. and the 50+ folks now joining in.

ModeratedUser150120149

Me too. But, I think a bit of a different design and color scheme would be nice so there would be no confusion with the "kids"

The one I was wearing last month was $45 on my back.

joeprim

Hi folks I'm 67. Feel like 18. work out hard then ride.

Joe

Ken Brown

Good for you, Joe. I am 65, feel like 85, but cycle hard so people think I am 55.

RonH

I've had several positive comments about the jersey, mostly from younger riders.
Some didn't realize I was "that old" until they saw the jersey.

cehowardGS

Not that it is for that, but this draws a crowd.

LAriverRat

Shouldn't that be " You just got passed by a 70 year old". Today i stopped for water at a rest point and there were to older riders. I asked how old they were, on was 83 and the other 81, both on classic road bikes and full road kits. I don't find to many riders in their 80s on road bikes. I hope to be one but i just have to keep on riding, the good Lord willing and the creek don't rise.

cehowardGS

Can't be put any better than that!!

Rocky1405

To me, at age 67, anybody who is still cranking away and putting miles on and who is over 70 is a real inspiration. Thanks for sharing! ;-)

Burr

Keep cranking dude, you'll get there.

I have a wonderful time riding, not out to prove anything I just ride baby ride.

The older I get the better I get.

JohnBerry

Well, folks, I'm back home after touring the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland on a Brompton: the picture on the left is of the northernmost house in the UK, the one below was taken at the top of a steep climb on the Isle of Harris. This was, to put it politely, a strenuous ride: winds up to 70 mph, temps 40-50 F, climbs up to 13%, lots of rain and some sleet. Not to mention three flats, a couple of wild Celtic ceilidhs and Norse stomps, and a bunch of 5,500-year-old ruins. My clothes and computer are in the bag oin the front of the Brompton, my camping and cooking gear in the backpack bungeed on the rear. Don't know how far I rode yet, but probably just under 1000 miles: not bad for the year of my 69th. Met a young fellow who had walked from the Scillies to the Shetlands 'round the west coast of Britain - 2200 miles in 100 days - now THAT's exercise! Next year is the year of western Ireland for me! John

Burr

John, that's great, just great.

Keep posting a little every week so we can follow your trip.

LAriverRat

Today, while finishing up my 67 mile ride, a young twenty something pulls up next to me and gives me his card. He wants to go riding with me. He said he thinks he can keep up with me and would like to try. This kinda blew me away. I am going to give him a call and see how far he has been riding. His girl friend was in the car, on a scale of 1 to 10 she was a 12. Hope she rides as well.

Burr

You dirty old man, wish I was there!

I could help you look.

LAriverRat

Decided to use my bike to deliver a sample to my customer. About 26 miles into my ride i am joined by a guy who is about 38. We stop at red light just at the foot of a long overpass with a steady climb followed by another one that spans a bay(Pacific Coast Hwy). He says he wants to attack it as there are no hills around this area(Seal Beach to Sunset Beach to Bolsa Chica Beach to Huntington Beach). I say OK. There is another rider early 40's i would guess. The light turns green and off i go. I sprint up hill starting in 42/17 shift up to 42/15 then 52/15 and hit it harder to 52/14, i look down and am at 27.5 mph still going uphill. Reach the top and put it into 52/13 and start stroking. Attached the second overpass and over the top at 21mph. I look around finally and expect to see at least one of them but no, no one was there. I looked farther back and they were way way back. I think i was just having a good day as i rode 67mile on Tuesday and felt very good. I did 56 today(9-2-10). I think i am getting better.

Burr

Give'em heel Rat.

How old did you say you were?

LAriverRat

65, 5 foot 8 inches and 190 pounds.

DnvrFox

Raises an interesting question.

Is the ratio of height in inches vs years of age of any significance?

Well, perhaps it is not so interesting after all!

Burr

Damn Rat, I hate you.

I'm 68, 5"9" and 238. I'm a diabetic and I just can't get the weight off.

I have taken off 5 inches in the waist in five years.


You are doing great, keep up the good work!

DnvrFox

Which means that somewhere on your body you have a LOT more muscle

Burr

I lift two or three days a week.

I move a lot of iron.

I AM STEEL!

Burr
Big, Lean, Mean and Clean.
I Push Iron and Turn Cranks
I'll be lifting until they pry the
bar from my cold dead hands
Adventure before Dementia

LAriverRat

I YoYo between 188 and 192 and can't seem to get to 180. I came down from 213 last year. I know i have more muscle and it is heavier so it will come off very slow. Good job Burr on your lifting, i like your motto.
DnvrFox, i used to try to use that reasoning in Golf to see how i was doing, think Tiger at 5 foot 8 inches.
Tomorrow i am going to attempt a 76 mile trip with 3375 feet of elevation gain. I have not tried any mountains yet but will try one tomorrow.

Burr

Where are you riding too?

Remember, keep the side with the wheels down!

LAriverRat

Up and over Santa Fe Dam then to Glendora Mountain Road and up as high as i can go and return home. If it is too hot i will wait for Monday.