Originally Posted by
Champlaincycler
I'm in awe of those that ride 5-10 thousand a year into their 70's and 80's. It has to end though and it should not mean that you're not among the most fit for your age group. If you rode 2K per year, a drop for some, would your heart rate rise, BP, cholesterol? I think not. Any Doctor would tell you that 10 hours of hard exertion weekly is great.
While it's nice that cycling provides health benefits, that's not why I do it. I don't really care about it that much. It's fun and it's a big part of my social life, at least it was before the virus. My motivation is to keep up. I know it doesn't last forever and it keeps getting harder but a long, tough ride with good friends is a great memory.