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If you keep those intros short and sweet more people will read it. There's plenty of space/time to wax philosophical once you've got them hooked. Just a suggestion.
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I am striving to become one of those older guys - 58 years old and back into biking since July last year. I've lost 55 lbs so far. The secret is either retirement or having a job (Consulting in my case) that frees up time for riding .
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LOL, well in @burnthesheep defense. I'm with him and I'm not the fastest around, just another old, fat man. But a typical normal daily ride is 25-27 miles over varying grades with an easy avg pace of 18 mph and a hard pace that'll sneak over 20 mph. Yet I get passed often enough around here. I'd not consider the mentioned speeds by the OP that fast either. Not meaning to offend, just being honest. Still great story and one we've all experienced and can relate too. It really doesn't matter the speed. There's always someone faster.
Yeah, that's really not a defense. If someone is being frank about their speed, there's no reason to post the "I'm too fast to care about your story" snark.
The only reason I'd put down someone for their numbers is if they were condescending to me or someone else and my numbers were better. That's just begging for it.
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Yeah, that's really not a defense. If someone is being frank about their speed, there's no reason to post the "I'm too fast to care about your story" snark.
The only reason I'd put down someone for their numbers is if they were condescending to me or someone else and my numbers were better. That's just begging for it.
The only reason I'd put down someone for their numbers is if they were condescending to me or someone else and my numbers were better. That's just begging for it.
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I thought @Skipjacks handled it really well--called out the jerkiness in a really funny way.
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I ride with the Detroit Randonneurs for some of their "shorter" rides. It's amazing how these guys that are 20+ years older than me are able to put up such quick paces and keep it there for 120+ miles. Many of them in the upper 50's and in their 60's. I'm no where near their level, and probably never will be.
The notion that people in their 50's and 60's and beyond are unathletic comes from observing the vast majority of people - who have been sedentary for 50 and 60 years.
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Most recreational riders are operating so far below their athletic potential, that age is not much of a factor until quite late in life. Injuries and disease aside, sustaining speed and endurance levels through your 50's is not really remarkable. Endurance events like randonneuring are so much mental, that age even has its benefits.
The notion that people in their 50's and 60's and beyond are unathletic comes from observing the vast majority of people - who have been sedentary for 50 and 60 years.
The notion that people in their 50's and 60's and beyond are unathletic comes from observing the vast majority of people - who have been sedentary for 50 and 60 years.
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Somebody needs to do a study: An elite level pro rider on a cheap Wall Mart bike vs an amateur weekend warrior on a $ 10 000 high performance bike.
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Most recreational riders are operating so far below their athletic potential, that age is not much of a factor until quite late in life. Injuries and disease aside, sustaining speed and endurance levels through your 50's is not really remarkable. Endurance events like randonneuring are so much mental, that age even has its benefits.
The notion that people in their 50's and 60's and beyond are unathletic comes from observing the vast majority of people - who have been sedentary for 50 and 60 years.
The notion that people in their 50's and 60's and beyond are unathletic comes from observing the vast majority of people - who have been sedentary for 50 and 60 years.
That's why I love seeing anyone older than me out there on the trails tearing it up. It reminds me not to be scared about getting older and to just keep enjoying the rides!
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The amateur might be able to out sprint the professional for a higher top speed due to the bike over a distance of less than a mile.
But over 10+ miles the pro is going to pass him.
Over 50+ miles it wouldn't even be a contest.
None of this is scientific, of course. But if I had to wager my hard earned money, that is how I'd place the bet.
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Most amusing thing I learned this weekend is that the Walton family owns Rapha. I realize this might be old news to people who care about such things, but the irony of the snobbiest bike clothes brand basically being part of the Walmart empire cracked me up.
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Believe it or not, many, if not most cyclists of all ages recognize that it is possible to enjoy their bicycle rides without "tearing it up", or being concerned at all about their speed relative to strangers, or how many other riders they do or don't pass.
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Ralpha basically being part of the Walmart empire = False.
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I suppose the boys bought the company with money they raised doing chores, then.
It's not just an interest, it's the majority interest, and "basically" and "empire" are not exactly precise legal terms.
It's certainly Walmart-adjacent, enough so the snobs' love of it is ironic.
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He definitely likes to kvetch more than he likes to bike.