age groups?

[bikegranny]

Hello all,

While my body is healing from a fall, I've been reading lots of good stuff on the forums. There are references to threads or forums according to age. Nobody who mentioned them knew where to find it. So, does anyone know how to find age group forums?? I haven't seen anyone post who is in their 70s and would like to know if I am the only one crazy enough to try riding at this age.

Thanks for any info you may have on this.


Beth

[shootingstar]

Methinks there was a forum member who identified themselves as close to 70 or so.

Best thing is to pose your question in the appropriate forum category and give your age range....if it's relevant to the topic. You'll find a large enough group here who are over 50, with several very close or over 60.

[bikegranny]

Thanks for your reply. I looked at all the categories, and do not know what the appropriate forum category would be. ??

[bikegranny]

Oh, ok, that makes sense. thanks, Muirenn.

[Melalvai]

I remember reading an article about a woman who learned to ride, I think when she was 80, and was still riding on her 100th birthday. I might have the details wrong. Maybe she was only 68, for example.

[marni]

My favorite cross country riding partner is 72. I have done one cross country where the oldest rider was 82. I am 64 and started riding 5 years ago. I'm sure there are a bunch of us old and grumpy ladies of a certain age, lurking and hiding on line here.

[Catrin]

I just want to take this opportunity to welcome you to TE! There are far more women reading this forum than those posting, and I agree with Marni that there are likely a bunch of us here over a certain age. Some of us didn't learn until we were 50+, or who didn't return to the bike after decades away from it. Have fun and I look forward to reading about your adventures!

[tealtreak]

I am "only" 51- long time road biker...but just got into Mt biking about a year and half ago......(so a little "old" for that sport especially since I attempt to ride with my sons! haha) Welcome to biking! My grandparents who instilled in me a love for all outdoor sports were biking, hiking and canoeing well into their 80s- so you are in good company (:

[Irulan]

You aren't old for MTB, maybe only for trying to keep up with your sons. There are a lot of over 50 trail riders around here.sometime they tend to be more hardcore than the kids. The kids tend to stick to the freeride and downhill areas. So don't knock yourself!

[bikegranny]

Thanks to all of you for your response. I love reading about what you do, and think, and about all your many bikes! You make me dream dreams..............a week ago, all I wanted was to ride a sedate bike down a lane...........now I want to fly down hills and jump stumps! feel sorry for my bones!

[Cyclingfun]

Hello, Bikegranny - This is my first post to this Forum and I'm really glad to see from this Thread that I'm not a lone cycling granny... I'm 62 and just got myself my first road bike - a beautiful Specialized Ruby that thrills me just looking at her. There's not been much chance to ride her outdoors as it's mostly rainy, windy, snowy or icy here - you get my drift But as soon as a better day comes, I'll be out there! The few rides I have had have been a revelation after my heavy hybrid. Good luck to you and to all the other oldies - at least I have an idea after reading this thread how I can find you all.

[bikegranny]

Hello there, Cyclingfun-----what a great name. That's what a bike is for, right?? Thanks for posting, it's very good to know that there are lots of grannies here who ride. So I'm not actually crazy, as my daughter suggests, just have an itch for a little outdoor fun. maybe an adventure along the way, who knows? Congrats on your new Ruby, we would love to see pictures. I know what you mean by being thrilled at the sight of her. Some of the pictures I see on this site make me drool! don't know much about bikes, but can tell a great bike when I see one. Let us hear from you, and PM me anytime.

[Cyclingfun]

How great is that - my first reply!! When I get my head round how this forum works, I'll certainly put a pic or two on. No, you're definitely not crazy to give cycling a go - It's a brilliant way to get exercise without jarring joints (unless we fall off, I suppose which is what prompted me to get on my 2 wheels as my ankles were complaining about too much hiking.

[murielalex]

A few months ago, I was at a three-day cycling event. There were more than a handful of 70+ folks, and many more in their 60s, that kicked my *** on a metric century. My mom rides casually, and she's 78.

[tealtreak]

You aren't old for MTB, maybe only for trying to keep up with your sons. There are a lot of over 50 trail riders around here.sometime they tend to be more hardcore than the kids. The kids tend to stick to the freeride and downhill areas. So don't knock yourself!

Thanks! good sense (;