Young as I feel! But am I mad?

[teigyr]

I'm 45 which is young to some and older to others. I've ridden with 70 year olds who are stronger than I am. It's amazing how young activity and exercise keeps people - I did an event yesterday and the 60-70 age group winners looked younger than most 40-50 year olds that are sedentary.

Nothing crazy about what you're doing. It's about doing what makes you happy, right?

[Starfish]

I just did a climbing century in which there were quite a number of folks who looked to be in their 60's or more. My ex-husband is in his 60's and does long climbing rides. There is a women here in town who looks to be about 75-80 and I see her out on her bike all the time.

Rock on!

[SheFly]

Congrats!

We have a woman in our club, who is 65 and is the current national champ in cyclocross, time trials, road racing, crit racing and track! She even went to world's this past month to compete with other women in her age group. Far from crazy - I only hope to be doing that when I reach her age.

Keep on riding!

SheFly

[DeniseGoldberg]

Nope, you're not crazy! (But if you think you are, welcome to the club of the cycling addicts!)

I am 55 and cycling is an important part of my life. In fact, I think it helps me to stay young.

--- Denise

[RoadRaven]

Hey there Moptop... welcome to TE

Just going to add to the general consensus here and reiterate - you are def not mad.
I am in my early 40s, and, like SheFly, I hope to be riding and racing and enjoying cycling for many many years to come.

Keep us posted about the things you are doing... we love to hear cycling stories and achievments... looking forward to seeing your post count increase as you tell us about how your time on the bike is increasing.