Originally Posted by OldTryGuy

Well, guess no blessings here with joints failing, already a new shoulder and putting off the 2 knees and wrist, some leaky heart valves, some cancer. Only 6 weeks ago I rode 141 miles for my 69th birthday then 101 mile memorial ride for a friend who was killed by a semi and now today's short 70 miles has me feeling like run over doggie doo doo. Just had a biking friend who is a total health nut diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and he's younger and stronger than me.

IMO, some are lucky throughout life and some aren't.