Originally Posted by
PedalingWalrus
I am 55 so I can't offer age specific advice you seek but I think that there is no need to push miles. If You do 20 miles per day without time constrains (retirement) I would say it's better than no touring at all. One can up mileage as pleasure desires.
quality over quantity.
total mileage is irrelevant.
don't push too hard.........stop when it hurts.
it's not a contest......go places you want to visit.
have backup/bailout plans.
have a good health insurance policy, carry a laminated card/document with policy contact details.