"over 40"...show of hands?

[kjay]

I thought there was someone around 70 here.. Tell us, more about those camels. Who owns them? The zoo?

Hi — the 16+ camels are on a private estate, and I am fortunate to be considered their "camel-care specialist." I say that because I'm much more than simply their groomer.


Also, a big thanks to Julie13.1 for your nice comment. You made my day!

[Catrin]

I am 50 - and never rode a bike until December. So when I find myself getting frustrated at what seems like slow progress - I remind myself that there is no "time schedule" for me to follow - other than being ready for the Tour de Cure on June 12

[footloose]

I'm 48...49 in a few months. I've been riding recreationally most of my life with some gaps over the years. About 8 years ago, I bought a good mtb and started riding even more for fitness. As I riding more and more on the road (there being a real lack of mountains or trails around here!), I decided to get a good road bike and started putting on even more miles. I'm looking forward to doing some centuries this summer.

I live in a northern climate so can't really ride in the winter. I'm active in a lot of other sports as well...xcountry skiing, seakayaking, hiking/backpacking, scubadiving.
I've always worked outdoors in trades that required a lot of physical exertion...that has always provided a real base of fitness for me. I'm currently a gas fitter.

[owlice]

53 here, a cycling couch potato. Did a lot of therapeutic riding last year and dropped two pants sizes. Have been trying to ride through the winter, which, with the snowstorms, was not as successful as I had hoped it would be. And next year, I'm definitely buying a coat; that should help with the winter riding!

[azfiddle]

53 for me, too.

Sharon

[indysteel]

I'm 40. I started riding a few years ago after a number of years as a couch potato. I feel like a new person. I've been lucky to meet and ride with any number of people who are in their 50s, 60s and 70s, and they've really made me really rethink aging. God willing, it is possible to remain active, energetic, healthy, etc., etc. I hope I'm just like them in 20-30 years' time.

[MommyBird]

49 for a few more months.

[AnnieBikes]

60 for a few more months!!! The average age of the last three WomanTours rides that I did was 59, 61, 61!! The oldest was 75!! Way to go, Glenna! There were two 70 yr. olds on the cross country in 2007!!! I LEARNED about the trip from a lady who was 74 and had done it the year before. She was a strong cyclist!!! Keep the faith, ladies, we can ride a long time more!!!

[Medianox]

48...will be 49 this summer. Doesn't seem real somehow-lol
Road a lot last year for the first time, got a beginner road bike and had a great time. This winter was rough as far as health issues go, but now that soring has arrived, I'm starting to get back out there. Got a new commuter to replace my falling apart W*M mtb bike so I'll be ready to start riding to work again.

[cyclingqueen2k9]

53 here, a cycling couch potato. Did a lot of therapeutic riding last year and dropped two pants sizes. Have been trying to ride through the winter, which, with the snowstorms, was not as successful as I had hoped it would be. And next year, I'm definitely buying a coat; that should help with the winter riding!

Good for you! I am not over 40 but my job recently started a marketing campaign for the Arthritis Foundation and the Ad Council that is promoting fitness in adults. It's all part of the Fight Arthritis Pain PSA campaign that is designed to let OA sufferers know that staying in shape is the best way to avert and stave off the effects of OA.

Keeping active like those in this thread is very beneficial and you guys should be commended

[TriMom217]

I turned 47 last month. And I SWEAR I'm going to start cycling again this year.

As soon as I'm done snowboarding

[Jiffer]

I'm 40. I've been riding about 3 1/2 years. There are lots of women our age out there!

[BeeLady]

I'm 54 - began cycling (again) at 51.

[staceysue]

I'm 40 - started cycling shortly before my 40th birthday.

I just had my first "age-related injury" on St. Patricks Day - a plantaris muscle tear, which is common to us 'old folks' I guess! Oddly enough, I'm kinda proud of it - kind of like I'm proud of my gray streaks! I am finally officially a grown-up.

[Bike Chick]

I think I answered this thread several weeks ago but I will add again........

51 here. Started cycling at 45, did my first triathlon at 48 and am training for a half-marathon. My kids thought I'd lost my mind at first but now they are joining me. Ran a 5k with my 23 yo daughter last week and my 28 yo son and his wife are training to run the hm with me. Cool, huh?

staceysue, this is off the subject but what happened with your crazy neighbor?