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Old 09-26-11 | 03:04 PM
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He is going to WIN.

Racing at 90 years.

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Old 09-26-11 | 04:29 PM
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I hope I can make it to 90. Kudos to Gordy.
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Old 09-26-11 | 04:57 PM
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Very inspiring and nice to hear:

Shields is riding a bike...honed and calibrated to become an extension of his body and soul.
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Old 09-26-11 | 05:54 PM
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Have raced with Gordy in the Sr. Olympics when he was only in his 80s!
He was in the front pack in the road race; just before the sprint, he slowed down, grinned and said: "let the kids win!"
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Old 09-26-11 | 06:45 PM
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I'd fake my age and compete against him, except he would still win!!

Nice article.
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