I'm new to the forum but, an oldie which places me in this thread. Came back to two wheelin' a few years ago when a stress fx in my rt femur shelved my running obsession for 10 weeks. Thought I would perish without my preferred form of physical abuse but, found I could go harder and longer in the saddle and now limit my running( jogging) to under 10 miles@ week. Have noticed a strange paradox this past winter while being a Zwifter. It seemed and the analytics confirmed that I achieved stellar conditioning on my fluid trainer only to drop off once I moved outside. I average 60+@ week outdoors. The warm temps and high humidity have lessened my ability to do 3 workouts @ week, needing 2 days minimum to recover. Not that it really matters anymore but, the longer the summer heat and humidity endure, the harder it becomes to hammer. I guess a return to indoor zwifting and virtual competition will determine the why.
Just given an all clear from the ortho on the knee. Its all good regardless as long as I can delay the surgeon's blade once more. Just pulled the trigger on a Salsa Lumberjack. I figure why not since I now have the time and hope I handle my first crash without too much damage.

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.

20 miles and heavy winds - imagine 7mph going downhill. To make makes worse wind direction changed when it was time to start return uphill trip.

20 miles in high heat and pretty high winds for around here. My 2nd ride with a pedal extender on my left pedal, which does, indeed, seem to reduce my knee pain, though I need more experience before declaring victory. I took some new roads which took me over Wilmette's brick streets. No matter where I turned, there were more bricks. Fortunately I remember how I got into the bricks, so I can avoid them in the future. I never want to ride on a brick street again. :)

Does this mean you won't be entering Paris-Roubaix next year? :D

LOL! If I had had to do another half-mile on the bricks, I might have forgotten how I got into the maze. Then forget Paris-Roubaix - I'd never be able to ride in Wilmette again.:)

Boom boom
 

"Baby boomers are generally recognized as those born between 1946 and 1964. The oldest of these started turning 65 in 2011. So, I would say boomers NOW make up a lot of eligible members.

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.

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.

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

What size is your C'dale?

Do you lean the bike toward you when throwing your leg over the bike?

Yes

I have however I have not received any responses

Thanks much for the report!

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!

welcome, lots of good info at this site

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

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:

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.