This is Brian. I am 67.
1) Bike New Scott Team Issue on order. Old bike is a 1990 Trek 2500. Tourer is a converted Specialized Hard Rock with drop bars. Soon to have disc brakes. Front & rear panniers for French tour in October.
2) No, but I eat right.
3) At 55 I was faster than I was at 20, but now I am now slower. How much depends on the day.
4)All my life with significant amounts at ages 14 - 22; 50 - 55 and now 66 - **********
5)Everything but race, which I did in my youth ( maybe later).
6) 4,000 last year. Hope to double that in 2005.
7) No