Are there many, some, a few of us over 50??

[Susan126]

Nice to see gals out there my age riding! I am 52, will be 53 the end of February. When I turned the big five O I did three big rides that year (something to prove to myself?) . . . RAMROD, Tour de Blast, and Pedal the Pinchot.

I grew up in a small suburban town on the banks of the Allegheny River just northeast of Pittsburgh. I remember riding my bike with my friends for all of our town's parades. Decked out with handlebar tassles, cards in the spokes, and ringing bicycle bells. I must admit I had a great childhood! Growing up in the 60s was awesome!

[mimitabby]

Nice to see gals out there my age riding! I am 52, will be 53 the end of February. When I turned the big five O I did three big rides that year (something to prove to myself?) . . . RAMROD, Tour de Blast, and Pedal the Pinchot.

I grew up in a small suburban town on the banks of the Allegheny River just northeast of Pittsburgh. I remember riding my bike with my friends for all of our town's parades. Decked out with handlebar tassles, cards in the spokes, and ringing bicycle bells. I must admit I had a great childhood! Growing up in the 60s was awesome!

Susan, you did RAMROD?!??!?! I don't know anything about Pedal the Pinchot
and little about Tour de Blast (except that a friend couldn't finish it) but Ramrod? That is one tough ride! more power to you. I wish you were coming up to our NW ride that goes to the Ale house Saturday so we could meet you. Not everyone there will be drinking.

[Susan126]

My husband claims that was the year I went a little overboard! I have since tuned it down a notch. Right now I am trying to get back in shape after a hard winter and little riding last year because of bunion surgery. I would love to join you on your NW ale house ride but hubby and I are committed on Saturday to a friend's mountain bike ride. He is leading it and we told him we would be there. I seriously do hope to meet you gals this year! Our weather can only get better . . . right?

[SandyLS]

Mimi, Your Dad sounds like mine, he was a swimmer, walked 7 miles a day, ate lots of fruits and veggies. He was diagnosed at 80 seven years ago. We were counting on my mom to help look after him but she was diagnosed with with Alzheimers two years ago. My sister and I are doing what we can to care for them in the home they have lived in for 43 years, but it is increasingly difficult even with the help of hospice. Everytime I misplace my keys I wonder if it is happening to me.
I will be 60 in April and plan on doing my second DALMAC tour in Aug.
http://www.biketcba.org/DALMAC/dframe.html

[mimitabby]

Everytime I misplace my keys I wonder if it is happening to me.
I will be 60 in April and plan on doing my second DALMAC tour in Aug.
http://www.biketcba.org/DALMAC/dframe.html

You sound awesome. and I can really relate to your self doubts. We are both that way (Dh and I) his mother's got it too!!
good luck with your parents. getting old can be really tough.

[ClockworkOrange]

It must be so sad when parents are struck down with Alzheimers, to see them alter so much, I should think literally a shadow of their former selves. Equally when illness forces them to be hospitalised, the worry must be such a strain on their relatives.

I do not have that worry, unfortunately my Dad died when I was ten years old and my Mum when I was 28. Neither do I have any brothers or sisters, I don't even have any uncles or aunts left. Thankfully I have one smashing son and his fiancée plus my gorgeous grandson.

Over the years when I listen to friends moaning about their parents with regards to trivial things, I often think............if only!

Sally

[bcipam]

Not only is it sad to see once sharp and intelligent parents bcome confused and addled, I also now have the fear the same thing will happen to me. Growing old really sucks!