I will be 70 years old in March. After retiring in 2015, I was finally able to do my bicycle training the way I wanted for decades without physical fatigue due to 50 hours of work per week. Currently, it travels 40-50 miles (64-80 km) a day, seven days a week, and the average speed varies depending on the slope and wind conditions. There was a risk that the bike would come with regardless of age, and in July, I became entangled with another bicycle caught in the sand and fractured the collarbone on the left side (the second time on the left). I was told not to ride the bike for three months, but I tried not to ride for three days only.
My physical strength is as high as I was in 1983 when I last raced. 5 feet 5 inches (approx. 165 cm) tall, 130 lbs (approx. 59 kg). Although atrial fibrillation has been suffered since 1969, the anticoagulant taken is only low dose aspirin. I am convinced that the risk of stroke from this symptom is just a myth that pharmaceutical companies have exaggerated to benefit. Of course, you cannot ride a bicycle while taking anticoagulants. This is not my word, but a doctor’s point.
I’m going to race again. Because it is possible to participate, and from the average training speed and the track record in the group pride with the 30s, it should be able to leave a pretty good performance. I don’t know how many races there are in the 70-year-old class, but if I can’t find it, I will compete in the 50-year-old class.
Please let us know your opinion. Welcome.
Hey, you’re too old to live your life. Find a couch and serve as a corrupt, disgruntled American - don’t let others waste their lives or show their grandchildren a bad example. As a man, I rot.
As far as I know, most races have categories of 55 and 65 years old and usually run together. I know there are people there who are horribly trained… 85-year-old acquaintances who leave me every day. You will find a race where you can compete. Also, judging from my understanding and the behavior of others, you can enter almost any class… If you race at category 5 and 55 years old or over/65 years old, you can get out of 2 races on the weekend… no matter what the ranking (category 5 mouths full of vanity and brittle self-esteem will care, but their feelings hurt Who cares?)
Let’s keep racing, look for time trials, I’m doing well. It is much safer to race with middle-aged crisis riders who are likely to crash. I am always surprised by the speed of riders over 70 years old. As a man in his mid-40s, he is quite fast, but he is defeated every time by several people over 60 years old.
You can do it! That’s all. They lose little by little each day, become bystanders one day, and only watch instead of acting. Well done. If you need more motivation, look for Theodore Roosevelt’s “Arena Man” speech. Good luck!
Please be free. I was in my late 50s and I’m sorry to be swayed by my age.
I have been told many times that “you are crazy” or “you are not sane,” but now it seems to be a compliment. I told my wife. “If you don’t say that, I’m really old too.”
Most of the districts of USAC have categories over the age of 60 and should meet the requirements. I have not heard much about over 70 years old.
In the Masters race of the elderly, there will be people who think the same as you and do not take risks like my 20s and 30s. I think you should try the Masters race!
If you wish, you can also move this thread to the subforum of the Master’s Race or Road Bike Race in general. There will be many complex and ignorant posts here.
Enjoy!
People outside the bicycle community will say that you are crazy and dangerous. There are people who are relaxing on the sofa, cheering on doughnuts, going by car to two blocks to buy hypertension medicine. Well, try it. I know my limitations, and I’m talking to a doctor about my health, right? If you think something is wrong, you can stop it anytime.
Their is a 70+ year old rider in our club who is an absolute monster. Go for it and have some fun.