Originally Posted by
nomadmax
Cycling technique can make up for differences in fitness. Running is just running. I can sometimes best younger riders because I know how, when & where to apply power and do it efficiently. But make no mistake, if they had the same skill set, they'd leave me for dead.
I ride at times with my 30 year old son. He's been a triathlete since 15 and has way more saddle time than I do since when he was competitive, he's train 5 times a week doing over 250 miles per.
Yes, I see many young and older riders that don't know how to use gears at all let alone to their advantage. But it's hard to compete with someone half your age if they have a clue how to ride.
But then again I do take joy on group rides when i'm the oldest and the strongest. Maybe I should stop riding the "C" groups
(j/k)