rydabent

But you would still be riding. And then there are several pluses to riding a trike also!

dmanthree

I'm moving to a smart bike indoors and using Zwift, and one other service. Just can't do a trike.

Secrest302

I really appreciate all the responses on this (50+) thread. I turned 60 last July. I have been an avid bicyclist off and on over the last 30 years. I would be active for a few years and then drop it for awhile due to job changes, city changes etc. I changed jobs in March 2021 which took me from being a road warrior to mostly working from home in northern Colorado. In early 2021 I (again) injured my lower back. An older gentleman at my recreation center suggested I get off the treadmill and try stationary biking. Well, I took right to the stationary bike and quickly built my stamina so that I could ride for an hour at 17 MPH (160W) intensity five days a week. By late spring of 2021 I decided to dust off my Motobecane MTB and start weekend riding. Then my wife decided to get out her Giant MTB and join me. yBy end of summer 2021 I had lost nearly 40 lbs that I had slowly gained over much of my career being a road warrior. I feel like a kid again when I am on my bike riding. My wife and I mostly ride trails here in the Northern Colorado cities. Now, some of our grandkids join us occasionally as well. We intend to keep on biking as long as our health allows and from some of the responses on this thread I think that will be for many years into the future.

70sSanO

Here is the key. Keep riding Zwift, but find something else you enjoy doing; outside would probably be a plus. Like some others, I've been on again off again with my riding; mostly on, compared to other activities. I know this is a bike forum, but riding a bike isn't the only thing in life. I spent a number of years surfing with our with boys. They've moved out of state and now I only get out occasionally and fewer times each year. But boy was that a blast.

I've always admired those who can consistently get out and ride for hours and hours. I was envious, and have done some longer rides, but I could always get my fix in a hour or two. There are so many other things to do. I've been in and out of so many activities, sports, and hobbies that I have lost count. Find something, jump in feet first and have fun. At 70, I know I'll hang it up one day, but I hope there is another adventure just around the corner.

John

dmanthree

Planning on doing a bit of hiking. And my other hobby, photography, will take some time, as well.

Gonzo Bob

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I know it doesn't eliminate the chance of crashing, but have you thought about getting tricycle? I joined a recreational club last year and met a couple of trike riders (trikers?) who got trikes because of crashing hard on bikes. Anyway, once I feel I can't ride a two wheeler anymore, I think I'll probably get a trike.

Terex

I agree. Plenty of other things to do for even the most avid of (former) cyclists (me). About a year ago I started Zwifting and have found it to be very enjoyable although I just use it to stay fit for other activities. Right now my goals are to 1) loose weight and 2) get in shape - but the goals are for our recently re-homed 5 yr. old Chinook sled dog.

Carbonfiberboy 

Only 1 sled dog? Can you run dogs there in the winter? How about 4 more? That's serious fun.

Terex

One dog is plenty for us. I have a ski-joring harness for her. And yes, plenty of snow in northern NM. Our house is at 7,500 ft. and the local mountains go to over 13k.

fastcarbon

My plan is to convert to an e bike when I reach 100+; I will stop
when they pull my road bike from my cold dead hands.