79 and still riding . . .
03-25-13 | 05:32 AM
#26
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Sad to report the death at 86 of my crazy bike riding client Bill Anderson Not only did he do these rides, he did them riding century days!. “The day before he died, I had called him and he was running up a hill.”
https://www.yumasun.com/articles/age-...bill-yuma.html
https://www.yumasun.com/articles/age-...bill-yuma.html
Bill
03-25-13 | 08:50 AM
#27
The Left Coast, USA
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Bikes: Bulls, Bianchi, Koga, Trek, Miyata
A zombie reply perhaps, most of the 80+ people I know are "old fat people", at least by BMI standards. Seems like that extra weight gives them staying power. But a pretty sedentary bunch mostly, they've given up exercising for sightseeing and TV. My comment was about those who are still out there riding, those I see are smaller frame, shorter riders...and been that way their entire lives.
The number of big, muscular, fit guys riding into their 70s, I can't think of one. They're playing golf. Speculating, I think the risk of serious injury in a fall, crash seems more present to this group.
The number of big, muscular, fit guys riding into their 70s, I can't think of one. They're playing golf. Speculating, I think the risk of serious injury in a fall, crash seems more present to this group.
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03-25-13 | 09:48 AM
#28
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From: Idaho mountains
Bikes: Specialized Crossroads Elite Low Entry
My mother is obese and turning 100 in July. She doesn't bike, has really never exercised, but plays a mean game of bridge. Her mind is sharp although her short term memory is beginning to go.
03-25-13 | 09:49 AM
#29
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From: Wherever u see a fred, I am there.
Curious if they are all shapes and sizes. I'm thinking about the one guy I know that is riding well into his 70s, he's like 5'8', thin build, almost frail looking. Quite the hill climber. I don't think I've seen any big guys riding into their 70s..wonder if body type is a key factor.
"Honey, I helped this big old lady across the street today... She was huge! Musta weighed 250 lbs..." -That's something you never hear.
My mother is 88- 5'3"/107 lbs. says if it wasn't so hilly around here, she'd get a bike! I have to keep my shed locked, because if she has access to the lawn mower, she'll walk over and mow! Last spring she painted the 14' wide gate across my driveway.....
03-25-13 | 09:50 AM
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From: Wherever u see a fred, I am there.
03-26-13 | 04:17 PM
#31
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Bikes: 2010 Scattante CFR, Soma Stanyan, Bruce Gordon R&R
Today I am 75 and I am fat at 5'10 and 230. But I rode Big Bend twice last year as well as ACA Cycle Utah. I am going for the TransAm the first of May solo self-contained.
I don't think I am unusual as I meet quite a few 70+ riders albeit most are very trim.
I don't think I am unusual as I meet quite a few 70+ riders albeit most are very trim.
03-27-13 | 08:43 PM
#33
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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun
Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3
I took this pic 2-1/2 years ago when they have the annual race in my "burb" I think this guy (far left) is out of PDX? and was 76 at the time.
03-28-13 | 08:46 PM
#34
Trek 500 Kid
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From: Spokane WA
Bikes: '83 Trek 970 road --- '86 Trek 500 road
I'm 72 years, 5'8", and 178 pounds, my typical winter weight. It'll be warm enough in March for me to start exercising, using my treadmill, light weights and riding my bikes more. By June, I should be down to about 165 pounds, probably my ideal weight with my present musculature. Got my weight down to about 158 three years ago and I could tell I was losing muscle. My wife kept after me to add protein to my diet. I presently have two bikes, a tourer and a road bike. I ride the tourer more as the gearing is better suited to the hills in North Georgia where I live. My knees are pretty weak. I always ride alone. Have never attempted to meet other riders in this area except my LBS. Really enjoy riding. Hope you enjoy the pictures of my bikes, both high quality steel Panasonics, made in Japan, mid 80's.
