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11-05-23, 10:12 PM
#3776
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[QUOTE=Dockhead;23051821]Add "-cycle regularly on a non-electric bike"
and
"have sex every day or at least every couple of days"
I'll be sure to tell my wife it was YOUR idea.
and
"have sex every day or at least every couple of days"
I'll be sure to tell my wife it was YOUR idea.
11-06-23, 08:20 AM
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11-06-23, 08:24 AM
#3778
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I don't think the age range for this thread is totally right. At 79, I have a lot less energy than I did at 65 and 70, and recovery from injury, illness, and even vaccinations takes a lot longer now than 10 or even 5 years ago. I don't know if there are enough 75+ BFers around to support a 75-85 thread, but I'm not sure how much I have in common with my 65 year old capabilities.
At 65 I still have more or less the same amount of physical energy I did at 40. It's easy to take it for granted, but we are genetically programmed to decline, so it's a bad idea to assume that we're immortal. I'm hoping that regular cycling will help stave off that decline, at least slow it down a little. Good luck to you, and don't be shy to post about your particular experiences and questions, so long as they haven't created a 75-85 thread. We'll all be there soon enough, so the information is relevant.
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11-06-23, 08:41 AM
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Still going strong at 69.
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11-06-23, 12:27 PM
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Body hanging in at 74 but... forgetful sometimes, like- forgetting my bike shorts with padded butt and having to wear cargo pants...
Always pack two spare tubes, patch kit, extra tire, tools and a pump (cuz, I can ride a lot further than I can walk).
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11-07-23, 03:29 PM
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You sure don’t look it. Better start smoking so you can look appropriately
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11-07-23, 06:18 PM
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65 years young, posing a few days ago in my new birthday kit:
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11-07-23, 10:06 PM
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@Atmangene - time trial. Or top tube.
Recently had 3 days around the NE corner of Mt Rainier NP.
Hwy 410 - Sunday morning quiet
a climb for a view
a climb to end each day on a 3 day weekend recently.
Recently had 3 days around the NE corner of Mt Rainier NP.
Hwy 410 - Sunday morning quiet
a climb for a view
a climb to end each day on a 3 day weekend recently.
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11-07-23, 10:18 PM
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11-07-23, 11:24 PM
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Hope I looked better than that at 50...
(the sangria talking)
(the sangria talking)
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11-07-23, 11:24 PM
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11-08-23, 02:38 PM
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There is a 1/3 mile long fairly steep grade on my commuting path, going down hill on the way to work, thankfully, but coming back home is not so much fun. I always managed to climb it, albeit at a lower pace, but every so often younger riders would pass me almost at twice the pace of mine. One day a whipper snapper passed me, turned back to look at me and commented “tough, isn’t it?” - without a second thought I commented “not at all, but I forgot my latex suit today and my cotton shirt and shorts are getting in the way!”
The young slowed down and said he’ll remember my unexpected response.
That was a few years ago… I’m still bicycling up that hill and every now and then I see younger bicyclists getting off their bicycles and walk up a few blocks.
The young slowed down and said he’ll remember my unexpected response.
That was a few years ago… I’m still bicycling up that hill and every now and then I see younger bicyclists getting off their bicycles and walk up a few blocks.
11-08-23, 10:50 PM
#3789
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I suppose all this talk about age and looks is just for fun!
If not, I would stay out from this thread.
Until I was a little over half-a-century old, my BMI was under or at 21 but lately it has been creeping up and I’m keeping it under 23, which isn’t too bad. [Couldn’t care less about the looks; never owned those latex tights and never will - in humble opinion, they look ridiculous on grown men huffing and puffing trying to go up a slight hill at the “speedy” 6-8 miles/hr with all the aerodynamic advantages the tights offer (apologies for forgetting the proper names of contraptions). 😉]
If not, I would stay out from this thread.
Until I was a little over half-a-century old, my BMI was under or at 21 but lately it has been creeping up and I’m keeping it under 23, which isn’t too bad. [Couldn’t care less about the looks; never owned those latex tights and never will - in humble opinion, they look ridiculous on grown men huffing and puffing trying to go up a slight hill at the “speedy” 6-8 miles/hr with all the aerodynamic advantages the tights offer (apologies for forgetting the proper names of contraptions). 😉]
11-09-23, 05:39 AM
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Happy birthday, Scorpio. Nov 1 here. They say Scorpio and Aries have a natural ability of regeneration, so that may help when we hit our later years
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11-09-23, 07:46 AM
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11-09-23, 10:59 AM
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11-09-23, 11:07 AM
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11-09-23, 11:10 AM
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11-09-23, 12:54 PM
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11-09-23, 01:10 PM
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I had a 10 speed road bike that I rode on the roads where I lived, back in the late 60's early 70's, but we wore cutoff denim jeans and t shirts. Now I've progressed to cotton shorts and fluorescent t shirts. 