Yet another article about cycling and aging

[Owlie]

I know there may be issues with the research design, but I really do agree, based both on myself, my DH, and lots of riders I know.
Many of the comments centered on saying something like, "well, the cyclists ride that much because they are already healthy."
But, my experience is that is not always true. I have a few chronic things that don't keep me from riding and my DH has 2 stents. Some the people in my riding group have had serious medical issues. They are older than me and still riding. A few who no longer ride are hiking like crazy and doing other sports.
I seriously wish my regular friends would get up off of their butts, but instead they complain about their weight, finding a magic diet, and how much they hate to sweat!

No, I totally agree that it does work both ways! (Riding helps keep my eczema in check...definitely a quality of life issue there!) The trouble is that this study really can't address "I ride so I'm healthy" vs "I'm healthy so I ride" with the design it uses.

The other thing...from what you've mentioned, you have a history of being active, and what this study doesn't appear to address is how that influences aging and the ability to overcome health-related obstacles. Again, study design. I'll have to actually read it fully when I get to school. I don't have access at home.