Originally Posted by
Maelochs
I used to do a spin class with an 82-year-old guy who told me that his performance level stayed pretty high until he hit 77 or so, when his recovery times started getting longer. He was 30 years my senior and still easily outperforming me.
If I can't make it without help, I will get an e-bike, no hesitation. If I cannot handle roads, I will ride MUPs. If I cannot balance, I will get an e-trike.
So long as I enjoy riding ... why not?
I imagine that recovery time is highly dependent on testosterone levels, which are highly individual. Mine was pretty bad until I went on replacement therapy at 65. Finally last year I was able to string together two 40+ mile days without being a basket case for a week. I will look to improve on that this year, too.