Originally Posted by irwin7638

I've never kept stats or even cared. I ride to enjoy it, not to compare myself to some mythical standards. At 71, after 50 years of cycling, I've noticed that I need more rest than in the past. That's it. It takes a little longer to recuperate from strains and overexertion, so I just get more rest. I still take several 3-5 day trips on my bike each year and average about 100 miles a week year 'round, in Michigan.

My 71st birthday.

Marc