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Old 10-26-21, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by gobicycling
There may not be many differences between 50 and 60 years old, but I can guarantee there are differences between 60 and 85. My wife will be 84 in November, and she still rides a bicycle. I will be 82 in November and still ride. But I and she just don't have what we used to have. I started riding when I was 58 and in my inaugural year did several centuries and the Ride The Rockies. No way I could do that now, nor do I desire to!
Won't disagree with you there and that's why I stopped at 60. Kudos to you and your wife for keeping it up. Inspiration for us to try and get there too. I want to be able to still ride at your age but only the maker will determine that.
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