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Old 07-25-21, 12:57 AM
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canklecat
Me duelen las nalgas
 
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I just do road rides, and occasional gravel-lite rides on the MUP. No MTB or off road, never had the skills.

I had to give up fast group rides by the end of 2019. Couldn't hang with the younger folks anymore. I'm 63 now, and the 40 & 50somethings dropped me like a cigarette butt. I was okay until 2018, when I was hit by a car, then discovered I had thyroid cancer. Seemed to be recovering through 2019 but by that autumn my strength and stamina nose dived and I haven't regained my old form. Even with no-drop rides and regroup points I didn't want other folks waiting for me to straggle in.

Now I do solo workout rides and, since being fully vaccinated, I occasionally join some friends for casual group rides. But my solo workout rides are shorter. I can hit my maximum speed again on the same routes but can't hold it as long. I haven't managed a full century in two years, and mostly ride as far as I can manage in an hour and a half to two hours, maybe 30-35 miles on a good day. Usually around 20-25. The casual group rides usually get me around 45-50 miles, including the commutes to and from the meetups.
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