Cycling at 70 - BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE - NO EXCUSES
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- čas přidán 16. 04. 2023
- As we age, it's important to keep moving. If we stop moving, pretty soon we will "stop moving". Check with your doctor before starting a vigorous exercise routine. Build up your stamina slowly to achieve best results. Know your limitations and work with your body. Healthy diet and exercise are key. Stay focused and have fun.
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I'm 78 and have been battling advance prostate cancer. I have been a cycling enthusiast my entire life but after 3 years of powerful cancer drugs, I got too weak to ride last fall. That was depressing.
I recently traveled to a warmer region and brought my bike...just in case. Warm weather and sunshine however lured me back in the saddle.
I started slow, riding about 2 miles. I started riding every morning, increasing my distance about a mile each day. This started in early April and so far, my max day ride has been 12 miles and 100 miles for the month. I feel much stronger now and I plan to return to the tennis court soon. My bike may have saved my life...
Hi there, your story is so inspiring. After what you've gone through, small gains are key! You are a true champion and I applaud your attitude and strength. Take care my friend, Steve
Super story! That is really inspiring
......but only because YOU got on it again. WELL DONE! (from a mere 76 year-old)
Nice work cheers 🍺🍺
That is an awesome story. Respect my friend.
I'm 81 years old and bike. I have a Trek E Bike. Flattens out the big hills and gives me plenty of exercise. I also still backpack the Olympic National Park mountains. Life is good. I hike with my dog miles each day. I kayak. I do intermittent fasting. I don't eat meat. I do Qi Gong every morning. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. I am WOKE.
Hi Sean, thanks you for sharing. You have a very healthy lifestyle. Trying to do the same. Along with exercise, I cut our meat a few years ago. Stay strong my friend, Steve
I’m 75, and mountain bike every day here in Moab. My border Collie won’t let me miss a day.
I’m turning 67, enjoy riding to work and back 18 miles altogether.
Here is me with 72 and riding every Sunday morning 25 miles in this paradise for cycling named Key Biscayne ,i ask my wife if i go first ,cremate me and the ashes spread on this place ,remember your life end when you die ,before that enjoy every moment !!
86 years old and exercise three hours a day here in Tucson. Ride my Specialized ebike in the eco mode for an hour, lift weights at LA Fitness for another hour, and then hike for an hour. Great weather here, so no excuses, for sure.
Outstanding. Keep moving
An inspiration! Cheers!
Wow! Thanks for the inspiration.
I'm A Native Tucson Arizona Desert Rat! One Pedal At A Time 👍✌️❤️
Fishing for compliments
I turned 66 this month. I ride 10-20 miles/day and I can do 80 pushups and situps I don't plan to quit anytime soon. Congratulations on being in great shape at 70.
Thank you Brian. Sounds like you are in great shape. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling Can't stop. Won't stop. Cheers!
Gee Brian give us young guys a chance …good health
Awesome!!!
Great. Due arm sergery I haven't been able to do a single pushup since 1972 Been a few yeas since doing even 30 situps. I still did 6 years ago.
I turned 75 in April and did a 75 mile ride to celebrate that victory. I cycle about 125-150 per week. 7100 mi last years. Not giving up yet. This is the best channel I’ve found for 70+ cyclists. Thanks for the inspiration I’ve subscripted. I’m doing a metric in May, June another 75+. Very exciting to be 75 and still cycling a lot. You’re right.
Hi Reid, thank you so much for sharing your accomplishments. You have a lot of exciting milestones ahead of you. Thanks for the kind words and subscribing. You are very inspiring at 75. We're not done yet and have many things to look forward to over the next decade. Keep pedaling and keep smiling! Thanks again, Steve
Great to hear this. Turn 71 next month and do between 75 and 100 miles a week. I thought I was getting to the end of my cycling career, but it looks like I have many years left. Thank you! You're an inspiration.
You're an inspiration and I hope to be biking like a beast as you are.
Congrats on the birthdsay and the ride. I had my 60th birthday in April. I rode 65+ miles to celebrate; 60 for the 60th, 62 for my first metric century, and 3 more for the heck of it. 75 miles is my next big goal. Right now I'm trying to find more places that have climbs to work on the climbing muscles.
God Bless! I’m 66 and have no plans to stop riding any time soon, if ever! Keep riding!
I started going to the gym in July weighing in at 283lbs, my heavest size in life. Soon I discovered cycling, through my pastor!! God works in strange ways. I started with an Ebilke and now have a road bike but use them both. In just a few months I'm at 255lbs!! I love cycling!!
Wow Jack, good work. Sounds like you are very committed and will reach your goal! You are a true Champion. Thanks for sharing your story and keep up the good work. Take care, Steve
Thanks for encouraging everyone to get regular exercise. At 70 I cycled across US with Trek Travel and then again at 75. This October turn 80 and am celebrating by biking 80 km per day for 80 consecutive days ending in my birthday. Thanks for your great attitude and enthusiasm - it encourages others to get out there!
Hi Paul, that's beyond awesome. A great way to celebrate turning 80! Thanks for sharing. You are a true champion, Steve
Outstanding
Great plan! Best of luck!
Due to health issues, I gave up bike touring over 10 years ago. At first, no great loss. But, as the years have gone by, I found myself getting pushed into an ever narrower box. Heart problems, joint problems, urinary problems and just plain old OLDNESS. Last fall I got a new hip and heart plumbing and decided it was time to start pushing back. From January to April, I have managed to ride 750 miles in a hilly area and this week I am going on an overnight bicycle camping trip. Small steps in preparation for riding from coast to coast in 2024. You are right... it is much harder at 66 than it was at 46 but... like you said... no excuses. Go For It!
Wow...small steps and gains and planning a ride coast to coast it is something else...I am sure you will get to do it. Congrats on your positivity and strength to overcome your health issues.
A true example for many who at my age (41) are already giving up.
72 and still love cycling. I believe cycling saved my life. One blocked artery lead to a heart attack followed by cardiac arrest (at doors of the emergency room). Thanks to the strength of my heart brought on by years of cycling I am back in the saddle riding with my old buds again.
Bought my first Carbon bike at 79 last year, love it! What ever you want to do, you have to do. Still riding an Italian Super Moto and if I had the money I'd still have my airplane. Was planning on dying at 65; I failed. Want to be around "as long as it's fun!"
I read many comments and am happy to hear that many are taking charge of their lives! When I turned 78 last year, I thought I was crazy about purchasing an e-bike. I even took two months to unbox the bike! In all fairness, it was cold, though there was no snow in northern Virginia. This June, I turn 79. I have not needed hip or knee replacements but do have COPD that, if you can imagine, hinders me. A few days ago, I went with a youngster (he was 59 years old) on a twenty-mile journey up and twenty miles back, and yesterday a short trip of thirteen miles. To anyone who is viewing this video and doesn't have an e-bike, you would benefit greatly.
Hi George, sounds like you have "taken charge of your life". The e-bike has been a game changer for so many. Still get plenty of exercise with a little "boost" when needed. I am humbled by the hundreds of positive comments from like minded older ladies and gentlemen. Thanks so much for your comment and have a great day, Steve
my Creo has been a saviour for me. aged 75.
I have over 3000 miles on my e-bike.
Classical singing and study of the art song at 70 ... just as motivating and just as much an expression of optimism, if not, dare I say ... more. That's my story, along with the hour of exercise I do daily. Never give up, rage against the dying of the light.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I appreciated your comment. All the best, Steve
Congratulations 70 is good age for cycling I am 80 and trying too
I needed this, I’m 61 and was having a moment ❤ but this made me think, I love cycling, but made excuses, not anymore
Hi Kevin and thank you for your comment! Have a great day, Steve
Im 70 also but i luv my e bike,pedel when i want use battery power when i want,lots of fun and many miles of sun and air in Florida,live long my friends.
Steve here, also retired, also a long distance bicyclist, and 70 today. Thank you for your inspirational message.
Hi Steve, I’m 70 and been cycling for the last 12years!
I'm 69 years old. I ride with a group of about 12 other guys all between 65 and 77 years old. We ride about 125 miles a week. I don't plan on stopping any time soon. Keep it up. Age is just a number!
Thanks for your comment David. So true that age is just a number. Sounds like you have a good group to ride with. All the best to you and your riding crew. Steve
For me at 65 my fitness is directly linked to my wife and I being able to financial survive, if I don’t work our money stops. My riding both road and MTB and spin bike helps me continue to run my lawn mowing business and that is very physical but also profitable.
Riding is the best and most enjoyable exercise I have found to keep me in business. My hope is to still be working in 5 years…I can reduce my lawn customers down from 57 as my endurance drops. There is no promise that health endures but one day at a time. If I’m not working, I’m riding or hiking or skiing, but everyday I do exercise….everyday.
Hi there and thanks for sharing. Sounds like you are thriving and enjoying life. I also believe in "one day at a time" is the way to go through our lives. Thanks again and have a great weekend, Steve
I'm 64, will retire this year, I rode my bike 1100 miles last year and once retired plan to ride it a lot more. Great video. I'm really near where you are now
At 75 I just got out of the hospital with double-bypass surgery. When I am healed up I will return to riding motorcycles and I have 3. My wife Linda is 75 and just bought a Kawasaki dirt bike all by herself while I was in the hospital. We both have had much larger bikes in our past, but now have downsized a bit to make it easier to get around. At least we are now far from the city and the danger of being run over, yet can still enjoy riding together.
Great video Steve. I am over 75 years of age and I cycle every day. The last 20 years I have cycled over 56,000 miles. The last 2 years I have started cycle camping. I believe a cycle a day keeps the doctor away. Thank you and Stay Safe.
Thanks John! 56,000 Miles is fantastic. Take care, Steve
100%! You are absolutely correct on all points. Well said too. Riding the open roads is wonderful. But more today than ever, we must be aware of distracted cell phone and in-car tech drivers, which require the high viz clothing you are wearing. So you got that covered. But how about front and rear high lumen blinking lights? All else is rock solid. You are living your best life. I’m 67 and love to ride my Moots titanium all-roads bike where ever and whenever I can. Would love to do the Triple By-pass in Colorado one day. Keep inspiring. Ride safe and ride often. Peace
Hi there and thanks for sharing. You have a very sweet ride. Moots makes an awesome bike. Thanks for watching and the nice comment. Take care, Steve
Great video. When I started cycling eight years ago, on one of the longer club rides, I started fading. One of the older guys, he was 75 then, said "take my wheel" and he pulled me the last 15km into town. At that time, I was 40. I was like "hot damn," cycling is a sport that you can keep doing forever. He's in his 80s now and still riding, in great shape.
Hey Edwin, thanks for sharing and the nice comment! Yes, low impact bliss. Take care,
I have friends 90 or close that still ride well. Some quit over balance issues. Not by choice
@ed Ann ARBOR, MI My husband had a stroke 12 years ago. He too has balance and mobility problems after that event! We discovered and switched to recumbent tadpole trikes (with a big shout-out to Grand Rapid's own Terra Trikes) and have been having a lot of fun with them the past 11 years. They gave us some normalcy back, having been avid cyclists before his stroke. I know Ann Arbor has a Terra Trike dealer. Might be fun for you to check out. I guarantee a big triker's smile when you do!
@@PhyllisBoone-sn8oi friends here have the trikes. I'm not ready yet. Being so low scares me.,I've been hit a few times. I love the hard work I volved, hills and trails galore here. Enjoy and Ride on
I will be 70 this 7-9-23🎉. Been biking 1000 - 1200 mi per yr. Had Covid, Broke my ankle, had my gall bladder removed, had open heart ❤ surgery, all within 3 yrs. 2 yrs. ago, purchased an ebike and work harder pedaling than my C & R Bikes, and put on nearly 1000 mi. Work out stretching and lift weights regularly. God willing, hope to put on 1500 mi. this year. 😊
I rode bikes before it was cool...loved them then, love them now. I'm 77 years old and ride 20-26 miles a day, even through the winter months. The bike is a 15 year old Schwinn Voyageur hybrid so it's not fancy-smancy and no ebike for me. I learned to maintain bikes when I was carrying a newspaper route as a 12 year old and do all of my own servicing now. It helps to have a cycle partner who can encourage each other. I hate cold and wind but still get out and cycle in it. Thanks for your encouraging channel...its all about the journey.
Hi Hank, we have similar paths. I bought and maintained my Schwinn Varsity 10 speed when I had a paper route. Saved up and the bike cost me $66. Thanks for watching and the nice comment. Take care, Steve
Great video. I met a 94yr. old that rides. I could have listened to her talk all day about her adventures
Really enjoyed your video happy 70th🎉. I turn 71 tomorrow and still ride 7 days a week about 2oo miles each week. Enjoy your rides.
Hey Peter, thanks and have a great birthday tomorrow. 200 mile each week is fantastic. Keep up the good work! Take care, Steve
71 here...been riding my adult life since 1984. Retired, but still work part-time. Ride to work and ride at least 1 or 2 overnight rides a year. Living in the Pacific Northwest, there is no excuse to NOT RIDE!! Enjoy your video. Just subscribed. I'm looking forward to seeing your new bike. I have a Surly Disc Trucker. I love it.
Hi Tom, thank you for sharing and subscribing. The Disk Trucker is an awesome bike. Thanks again, Steve
Greetings from the Netherlands Steve, I follow you on CZcams with your bikepacking videos, Holland is a real cycling country, and I also make the necessary miles by bicycle daily and on holidays with pleasure.
I'm approaching 60 and retirement and looking forward to many years on the bike. As they say, use it or lose it. Keep up the good work. My father-in-laws cycle group mostly switched to e-bikes and they love them. A good option for those struggling a bit. Only downside is once you switch you never go back.
I am 69 and cycling the California Camino. I cycle each day between California Missions. There are 21 missions about 800 miles from start to finish.
I have broken the journey into five legs of four day cycling.
My wife drives the pickup truck sag wagon and we stay in motels.
Today we are in San Luis Obispo and will end leg three tomorrow in Lompoc.
I am on a recumbent trike with a small electric motor. This set up can overcome many physical challenges and is way more comfortable than a upright bike.
Hi there and thank you for sharing your journey. I would love to ride the Camino some day.Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Great attitude! I'm a young 62 with double knee replacements and the invention of eMTB's are a salvation for me. Two mountain e-bikes and one city e-bike will hopefully keep me riding to 70 and beyond.
Hey Scott, sounds like you are all set for more adventures. Thanks for watching and the nice comment. Take care, Steve
I turned 71 yesterday. I pile on the miles, enough about me, thanks for the upbeat message.
Hi Terry, Thanks for watching and the nice comment. Take care, Steve
I am 74. In order to keep up with my riding buddies who cycle over 60 mile rides, (Canadian Century - 100k), at over 15 mph pace, I bought a really good e-bike, Cannondale Synapse 1 that can easily do that and much more providing I pedal lots. I only use the minimum assist necessary to do the job. This gives my the option of going with many different groups and staying in good shape which is important to me. My fellow cyclist say they envy me on the hills. I am very thankful for e-bikes!
That's the way to do it Sam! I know The Cannondale Synapse e-bike is awesome. Thanks and have a great day, Steve
I have just found you and subscribed, I am 71 and hiked Ben Nevis in Scotland last year. I am cycling the Leeds Liverpool canal 127 miles this year. Be the best you can be....love it
I see you're wearing a bright yellow jacket. Smart man. Making yourself conspicuously visible is one of the most important things you can do on a bike to stay allive. Too many idiot drivers not paying attention.
I'm a "young" 61 and been riding since 1988. Used to be a big runner but the knees hurt too much. I live outside Philly and ride year round. I love the cool weather and winter riding: no sunburn, no sweat, and no bugs!
Awesome video. Keep it up. I am 63 and have been riding my bike for the past 10 years. Biking has become my new passion later in my life. I love it. It has absolutely saved me and got me healthier. I hope to ride as long as I can as I get older. Biking has opened up new adventures for me, like going on biking vacations to some beautiful locations in Northern Wisconsin. I have been doing that for the past 5 years. It is amazing up there. I give all credit to God for pushing me into this.
Hi Jon and thank you for sharing your experience. Would love to ride in Northern Wisconsin some day. Must be beautiful. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
Thank you for promoting us “old” guys on bikes. Last year for my 70 celebration I rode in Ohio south to north with The Fuller Center group. I great experience with wonderful people. I’ll be riding in Nevada, Austin,Machinaw Island, San Diego, NY and Southern Illinois this bike season. See ya out there!
Top video. 73 from Australia here, been cycling for years, and still going. Agree with everything you said. thanks.
Hi there and thanks for watching and your comment. Have a great day, Steve
Great, pertinent, video!
I’m 72 this year. Both shoulders replaced and quite bad deg.disc.disease. I rode 5000+ miles last year and plan to do more this year. All I can say is DON’T STOP and keep smiling.
We all look younger when we smile :)
David, thank you for your words of wisdom. 5000+ is a great accomplishment. Thank you for your encouragement and keep pedaling. Take care, Steve
Well done. I've. Roken more bones than I can remember. Including my back. Fused and held together with rods. Dr's. Said no more activity. You'll not walk again. I went and bought an expensive bike. On a stand, middle of my house. The desire to ride it pulled me forward. Now I ride daily and walk my dog. Cycling helps with all the aches and pains better than any med ever did. Pedal and smile. You earned it!
@@Mosely2007 Hi Ed, thanks for sharing your situation, You are truly a testament to taking control of your body no matter what the doctors say! Your story is inspiring and put a smile on my face. Thanks, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling thanks. Sometimes others get inspired knowing some do overcome adversity. I walked, talked and learned from very wise Shaman and Others that I create My Reality. I knew humans are capable of healing themselves. I had decades of tools to use. I've been counted out several times. I never buy it. Another's expectations are not my baggage. Cycling balances my life and keeps me fit. Same weight as 50 yrs ago. I avoid drs. Like the Cooties since.
Hi Steve, I m 68 yesrs and today I stumbled upon your channel, You both insprired and encouraged me. I love riing my bike I built a few year back a Schwinn mountain bike. I started to ride last yer untill a bad spill hurt my knees esspecially my left knee it took a long time to heal. I have started to repair my mountsin bike from th damage done in the spill. I have had 3 heart attacks and a spine injury andd am type 2 diabetic. I watched your videos 2 so far it inspired and enccouraged me.
Hi Tom, thank you for sharing your situation. I'm sure you will be back when your bike is fixed up. I'm inspired by your positive outlook and moving forward despite many health challenges. Take care and have a great tomorrow. All the best, Steve
I’m 71 and am oldest guy in the gym in London by about 30 years…my wife is 72 and there are no women near her age..so sad.I’ve noticed having travelled in the US that older people tend to join more exercise programmes than those in the U.K..keep,going and push yourself daily
I've been cycling for ten years now and I enjoy days riding by bay ! At 72 years old
I will be turning 67 in August and I can't believe what good health I'm still in. I attribute that to cycling my whole life and going as hard as I could. I do seem to be losing energy now and napping is a must to get me through a day. I eat less but I eat good whole foods mostly however I like to treat myself to a pastry more often than I should. I just had a new titanium bike built for me 2 years ago and it's a great bike which inspires me even more to ride. I used to have OCD when it came to cycling related spending but now I am starting to wonder if buying any more cycling stuff makes any sense because I am starting to get that feeling my time doing this is limited. However, this video makes me happy. Inspirational for sure. I think I'll be fine into my 70s but how much longer after that is unknown. But I'm going to do it as long as possible. Thanks for the video and enjoy Pittsburgh when you come to visit.
Hi Charles and thanks for sharing. Your awesome attitude is what keeps us going. The titanium bike sounds like a great bike and surely a motivator. Riding into my 70's seems just fine as long as I watch my diet, realize that reasonable fitness and pacing myself are key's to continuing as long as possible. Looking forward to Pittsburgh, one of my favorite cities. Keep on pedaling! Steve
I'm 74 and have returned to two wheel cycling after 10 years on a recumbent Trike.I still go on cycling holidays although I now stop in a pod as opposed to camping
Im 69 and my plans are to cycle from north thailand to southern thailand next winter.
That's Great Brian! Sounds like a wonderful trip. Take care, Steve
Staying healthy is the key. Living a "healthy" lifestyle, eating healthy food and regular exercising. The problem is disease that we have no control over. Cancer, dementia, kidney disease, heart disease, et al. Something always gets us. So, what to do? Embrace each day as if it could be our last because it damn well could be.
Yes, something will get us all in the end but it now seems that the likelihood of contracting diseases like 'cancer, dementia, kidney disease, heart disease' can be reduced (but not eliminated) by healthy lifestyle.
Absolute respect, you are awesome! I'm a young bloke, 53 and struggling to recover from 2 nasty accidents that saw my in and out of hospital for the best part of a year. This is exactly what I was looking for , thank you.
All the best for your full recovery, James. Just set modest goals and build on the mental health benefits of achieving them. At 60, I encountered prostate cancer. It was an unexpected rude shock. That same year I treated myself to a birthday present, a beautiful road bike. Lots of cycling kilometres helped me to cope. I suffer from anxiety and depression and the endorphins from cycling really help me to get through. At 65, I treated myself to another birthday present, an e-Mountain bike. I now ride many more kilometres, plus I ride more often. At 70, I treated myself to yet another birthday present. I ditched the road bike, selling it to a very grateful 75-year-old. Instead, I built a bikepacking fat bike and began planning trips into the wilderness, camping in my tent. Now at 72, it is the endorphins from struggling up single tracks with a fully loaded bike, together with the tranquillity of isolated camp spots in the bush, that helps me to improve my mental health.
Thanks for posting for what it is worth I just turned 80 cycle 56 times a day also ride motorcycle long-distance no big deal
I'll be 78 this year and I bike, sail, and mountain hike. All you have to do is take decent care of yourself, and get the crap out of your diet - and your thinking! ;)
73 here and still loving my cycling. Group (small) rides are the way to go, either on road (less popular) social rides for coffee, or sunday morning off-road rides are all the go. I am the elder of the group but find great motivation from the younger (retirees) members of the group. Have just bought an eBike to prolong and simplify the off-road trips. Last rode the four day Cape to Cape event two years ago, definitely my last one. Can't but promote the benefits of eBikes which allow less able people to enjoy the outdoors as well. On a different set of two wheels, I am planning an across (and return) Australia trip within the year, from Perth Western Australia to Tasmania, and I find that the cycling gives me the fitness to be able to do this.
Hi John and thank you for taking the time to write such a nice comment. E-bikes are certainly a wonderful thing. My wife will be ready for one next year to take the edge off the hills. Encouraging to know that you will be taking that long ride. That will be a great adventure. Thanks again, Steve
@johnstaring3210 Hi there, just read your post from 11 months ago. I'm 72 and interested in bikepacking. Did you get around to your cycling trip from Perth Western Australia to Tasmania?
Hey Steve, great video and advice. I turn 70 this July, and my father used to say, "Don't stop moving or they'll start shoveling dirt in your face." I consider myself lucky because other than a few aches and pains from injuries and work over the years, I can still ride and workout at the gym a little. After retiring I managed to bike across the U.S. twice. And I rode half of the Great Divide route off road at 68, that was chewing off a little too much. :-) This June I plan to ride the Erie Canal Route in NY from Buffalo to Albany. The best tours and rides for sane folks are the Rail Trails and Canal Routes like the GAP, C&O, Mickelson Trail, Katy Trail, I've been lucky to ride all of them. The Cowboy Trail is another one on my list to do. Happy Trails!
Hey Mike, thanks for sharing where you've ridden and your desire to ride the Cowboy Trail. Your Dad sounds like a real character with great advice that I'll never forget. The Great Divide looks like it has some very challenging sections. At least you got to experience some of it. You're a true road warrior! Thanks again and take care, Steve
Hey Mike, do you mind if I use you fathers quote in my upcoming video? If yes, I would like to give you credit by saying "As Mike from xxx says, "Don't stop moving or they'll start shoveling dirt in your face." Where are you from?. I think that's a great quote and inspiring in a quirky way. Thanks again and take care of yourself, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling Hi Steve, yes you may use my father's quote. No need to credit me. He went by C L as a nickname, you can credit C L if you want to do a credit. Thanks very much.
@@steveretiredandcycling Forgot to add, I'm in Colorado, and again yes you can use C L quote.
@@Mike-vd2qt Thanks Mike! My daughter lives in Molina CO. A farm on top of a hill overlooking the most beautiful mountains. Love your state! Thanks again, Steve
I know so many people who just glue to the couch and watch Tel Aviv Zion all day. Sad. I feel old bc I spend a lot of time alone just to be outside. Better old than dead. Keep rolling.
Thanks Mike!
My wife who turned 70 in January this year. Started cycling with a club 3 years ago. 2 weeks ago she cycled the length of Portugal with a group. Porto to Faro. 620 miles, 45,500 feet of climbing in 11 days. Life in the old dogs yet.
Hi Lesley, sounds like your wife is proving that age is just a number. Congrats and happy cycling. Steve
Only 40, but we hope to have the same attitude and motivation as we age. We are so lucky to have the ability to keep moving and something we should never take for granted! Grateful to have such a positive example in our lives, Steve! Thanks for sharing. Lots of love, Jill + Ryan
Hey Ryan and Jill, thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate you guys and everything you've become. Thanks for the inspiration and remain awesome always, Love you both, Steve
My name is also Steve, turned 71 two days ago. Been a bicycle mechanic since about 1972, Live in Northern most part of the Peoples Republic of N.Y. Currently building up a touring bike from a 80.s vintage Motobecane. Plan to circumnavigate Lake Champlain around September. Work out and ride or walk daily weather permitting. Starting to use my bikes as transportation for errands etc. Nice video and love the "No excuses moto, I am going to borrow it if you don't mind.....Happy Trails
Hi Stephen, thank you for the comment. Circumnavigating Lake Champlain sounds like a really nice trip. Are you in the Plattsburgh area? Starting May 8th I'm riding my new Priority 600X from Rouses Point to Battery Park, NYC. Renting a car here in Connecticut and dropping it off in Plattsburgh. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
At 66 yrs of age after many many years of road biking, I recently took up mtn biking. Discovered biking thru the forests and up mtns in Wash is much SAFER than being on asphalt with cars and trucks. The solitude is fantastic. Just got back from mtn biking in Moab.
Hi Sandra and thanks for the comment. I'm sure you really enjoyed Moab. We hope to bike there later this year. All the best, Steve
I am 58, and still able to work at home since my employer is so completely adjusted to remote work. I moved to what must be one of the mountain biking capitals of the world - Colorado Springs. My main sports are rock climbing and running but MTB is a way to extend my range and explore the mountains. There is an olympic size pool open to the public 1/2 mile away, and my bouldering gym is about 1/4 mile. I don't own a car, but will get one soon. I am not really in a hurry to get one since there is so much to explore on foot. My plan is to live well beyond 70 and I agree with you that physical training is crucial to preserve and even extend your life.
Hi Paul, You are certainly living in an outdoor paradise. My daughter in law lives in Molina. Such a beautiful area. Thanks for watching and the nice comment. Never let up. Take care, Steve
We have some things in common, name, age and cycling. (35 + years) Moved to FL 2 yrs ago😊after retirement, bought an Ebike for fun, and I'm having a blast. Ride daily, use pedal assist and walk 2-3 miles as well. I chuckle when I get the dirty looks from young riders, holler "that's cheating"! I smile and holler back the only thing I'm cheating is death! If you stop moving, you start dropping! Cheers from the Sunshine state!
Thank you for your wisdom Steven
I’m 89, have 3 bikes and a trike. I’m riding the trike right now to rebuild my strength after therapy weakened me. I put a 500 watt wheel on the front and use pedal assist for uphill pulls. Where I live it is all hills. When I get my strength and balance back I will tide my old Trek Cross or my folding bike.
Good morning Steve , I just saw this video. I have CZcams Premium and so I get some good stuff plus no Ad's !! I will turn 70 in November if the Lord wills. This was a great video, great advice and great outlook. I have been an active Cyclist for over 20 years. About 2 and 1/2 years ago I moved to Gulf Shores. I am remarried to a wonderful lady and live on what we call the Island. In 2022 I rode 3500 miles mainly down a road that is described as the most dangerous road in Alabama ,Fort Morgan Road . It is 20 miles in length and ends at Fort Morgan at the mouth of Mobile Bay. Last August ,I had my annual checkup with my doctor. When the results came back , my A1C was up, I was prediabetic, I was anemic ! Now you might think ,it was my diet or I sat on the sofa or drank to much beer ! Well in a nutshell Steve ,I was 69 years old . In resent months ,I had to go on blood pressure meds. I have an enlarged prostate and will have surgery next week. I am not whining here but to share what getting old can give you. A few months ago we got a rescue pit bull that is sweet as sunshine and loved to be walked. We have quite a large yard which I mow with what the call now, a wall behind. It is battery operated , I have a 8 gen Apple watch which is an amazing piece of Tech. Our neighbor is gone on an extended vacation. I mowed his yard yesterday and my watch recorded 2.25 miles , heart rate average 112 Bpm . We also have a lap pool that is 75' X 15 ' and a peloton . So I have no excuses ,but I have found that I can't do strenuous back to back activities anymore. I do the best I can, my primary exercise is cycling. In my opinion diet and exercise are critical but age is our biggest nemesis!
Hi Greg, thanks for sharing your situation. Age throws all sorts of roadblocks at us as you have experienced. Sounds like you aren't making excuses because of your situation. You're trying your best to manage your situation and that makes you a true champion.Thanks again Greg. And have a good day, Steve
Excellent, Steve. I'm 63 with prostate cancer. This fall, I will begin a 6-month hormone/radiation treatment and biking is not allowed for the entire 6 months. And we just had custom hartails built. Looks like I'll be doing a lot of walking and hiking... over the winter... keep on truckin'!
Hi there, thank you for sharing your situation. Sounds like you have a good attitude! You will beat this and be a stronger person when you come out the other side of this ordeal. When life throws us curve balls... hit that thing out of the park. All the best to you, Steve
Everyone peaks at different ages; I watched on CZcams an 80-year old Sr. Citizen who Bike Packed from Reno all the way to Las Vegas; Just awesome! With him doing so he showed me quite a few Back Country Routes to do Dirt Touring on a Bike.
Hi Tracey and thanks for your comment! You are so right about people peaking at different ages. I believe that along with determination to remain fit, good genes and consistency have a lot to do with longevity. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
76 last week and still getting the miles in. I've done over 10,000 miles each year for the last 3 years. I live in the North York Moors in the UK where it's very hilly, with 32 climbs steeper than 16% within a 5 mile radius of my house. As a youth I rode 44x28 bottom gear without problems, but now it's gotten to be 24x40 to ride the 33% gradients we have several of around here. I don't race any more but I still get a thrill out of a fast descent! Trouble is I spend more time climbing than descending. It's just a case of winding the pedals round at a steady pace until you get there! I have adapted one of my bikes with an e-bike kit which gives 250 watts of power assistance. I set it to assist only on hills steeper than 2% and only if my speed falls below 10 mph. It allows me to ride normally for most of the trip and just helps to level out the hills a bit. I use it for doing longer rides than I could otherwise manage because I like to ride outside in the fresh air. I don't enjoy using the static bike which I use during the worst of the winter weather as it is so boring and you get no hills to freewheel down!
I have ridden bicycles for 73 years and was a top time trial racer in my youth but my main enjoyment has always been touring both in the UK and Europe. I have ridden the big cols and even did Mont Ventoux with my youngest son aged 10 on the tandem, at which time I was 62. It was a great day for us both and the Sport France photographer was out taking shots of those riding up that day, so we have a large picture on the lounge wall to remember it by! All the family ride bikes and my stepson was 2nd in the World Junior Downhill in Sweden in 1998. He rode for Specialised for several seasons and is still winning Masters events now. A good advert for cycling as a fitness pastime and a healthy way of life.
I intend, God willing, to continue turning the pedals for pleasure until I cycle into the sunset, preferably on my favourite bike, a Freddie Grubb which was my 14th birthday present from my parents which has covered over 150,000 miles both touring and racing, having several sub - hour 25 mile time trials under it's wheels.
You may get slower with age but the sheer fun of being out on a bike travelling under your own steam never fails to give you joy!
71 years here, have been, riding; racing(80-92) over 45 + years. Lately (5 yrs ago) switched to fxd gear bikes which I now ride 75% of time(not crazy about New bikes). Traffic is my biggest concern. Parks & lightly traveled roads are where I feel safe. Nice video be Safe😊👊
Thank you Ronald
This is the first video from your channel that I have watched and it made me smile as you are truly inspirational and positive, so thank you. I'm 43 and I cycled Lands End to John o'Groats 2 years ago, when I got to Scotland I met a man who was doing the same ride just the opposite way (jogle). He was in his 70s and it blew my mid that he was on such an epic journey.
I used to have a glass ceiling of what I could physically do at a certain age, no longer is that the case. The man I met changed that view and you have also, a healthy body and mind can go longer than we think. Much respect from Manchester in the UK!
Hi Russ, thanks for the nice comment! Your ride from Lands End to John O'Groats is a great accomplishment at any age. I hope to do it some day. Like one of the comments from Mike above said, "Don't stop moving or they'll start shoveling dirt in your face." A good sense of humor helps. Thanks again and take care of yourself, Steve
NO EXCUSES. I like that. FANTASTIC video Steve,
I agree absolutely with everything in this video.
I apply this philosophy to my own life.
I have had neuro surgery for a brain tumour, and have a few issue's to contend with,
BUT I have NO EXCUSES and get out on my bike and go camping and touring often,
on conventional bike, Ebike and Motor bike.
I shall be 61 next birthday :)
Sandy
Hi there and thank you for sharing! Keep strong, Steve
Looks like there's lots of us, not just here in UK. I'm 69 with almost 1.2 lungs left following Cancer. Rode 10,258 miles since operation Oct 2017. Keep on keeping on my friends. Great to meet you.
Thank you very much for watching and your comment Damian. You are very inspiring beating cancer and riding to fitness. Thanks again and nice to meet you too, Steve
I'm turning 73 next month although I only do some 10 to 20 kms on weekend but i walk 7 kms everyday for a fast pace of around 1.5 hrs.
You can follow me at strava app
60ish and learning how to do wheelies on my MTB. Would like to be doing wheelies, jumps, and riding the trails in Moab at 70 and beyond. Any kind of biking is a blast and good exercise! Ride safe. Great inspirational vid!
Peace and love from New Orleans, I’m with you’s guys. Old but hopeful. Still rolling.
Hey J, thanks for watching and the comment. Take care, Steve
I am 82 years old (young) . I had a very interesting life. In short, born in South Africa 1941, finished school in Durban, joined the South African Air Force in 1958, qualified as a Flight Engineer 1962, saw action in the Angolan War, wounded in 1967, completed my military contract 1970, was granted an SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) bursary to study Electrical Engineerinf (Electronics), 1966, completed in 1970, became a lecturer at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, retired as Academic Regstrar 1993, went to sea and became a Master Mariner 1999, emigrated to New Zealand 2000, appointed Navigation Training Officer with Royal New Zealand Navy and retired 2006 with the rank of Captain. Since then I have been riding my bicycle until today. I am fit and healthy and am enjoying life to the fullest. My youngest son is two years old and my (third) wife is 35. There is absolutely NO better therapy than riding your bicycle. It really puts lead in your pencil!!!
Hi EFF, thank you so much for sharing. You’ve certainly had a wonderful career and are blessed with good health by being proactive and enjoying life to the fullest. You are an inspiration to me and I will remember your comment and carry it with me. Thanks again and good health to you. Steve
Good for you! I'm 70 and I can say we share the same attitude.
Totally agree I am 73 and I walk a lot and ride my ebike on tour mode but only when I feel like as I dont want to be the fittest corpse in the grave yard. If you dont enjoy it dont do it. Going out in the wind and rain will give you pneumonia.
Hey Steve my name is Steve but I'm 67 and about 6 months ago purchased a Priority 600x. I've begun the tremendous adventure of bikepacking. My first outing was solo in NC where I climbed 9957 ft in 2 days, riding out of Morganton. During May I'll be doing a 3 day in the Florida panhandle and the a 3 day in Texas and then onto Las Cruses NM. I luv the 600x. Keep pushing those pedals.
Hey Steve, thanks so much for watching. Sounds like you have some awesome adventures coming up. That solo outing must have been fun. I also bought a 600X and will be reviewing it in a video nest week. Taking it on a trip from the Canadian border to NYC in two weeks. It's an awesome bike. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
I'm only a lad at 66 but still do plenty of MTB/road cycling and love climbing. Makes me sad when I see youngster's on E bikes as they'll never build up any fitness.
My plan is to finish my bike-packing project before the snow flies, and get out there in the wind and fall colors. 76 y.o.
Hi there and thanks for sharing. This is such a great time of the year to get out and enjoy the crisp days and going into fall is special. Have a great day and keep on biking, Steve
Well it nice to see I am not the oldest one here lol. I am 76 and have been told I need a knee replacement. I had a bad motorcycle accident man-years ago. messed up my left knee and shoulder. After my wonderful wife of 52 years passed, I let myself go and came very close to pushing up flowers lol. Doctor got me back on track. Lots of walking and exercising together with learning how the kitchen works helps. I then purchased an e-bike and have been enjoying longer and longer rides. Getting out in God's beautiful earth and away from the tube helps in many ways. Like your channel. What audio/video devices are you using? I have been learning the hard way, but with some success. You are amazing! Keep the videos coming, Grandpa Dan...
Hi Dan and thank you for sharing! Good to hear you are making progress after such life changing event such as the passing of your wife. My condolences Dan. An e-bike is a great way to get out in the fresh air and feel the breeze on your face. As far as my video equipment I use a Sony ZV-1 point and shoot video capable camera. I have an external microphone but hardly use it. The internal one works fine. I have a Sony action camera mounted on the handlebars to video forward movement. I'm always learning video techniques and editing. Keeps my busy since I retired from a very active job 3 years ago. Thanks again Dan and have a great weekend, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling Thanks, I can see I have a lot to learn lol. I have 4 elcheepo action camera and am finally getting a usable video. Also invested in a Zoom h1 recorder, because of wind noise lol. Today I finally invested in Cyborlink Powerdirector for video editing. iMovie just left a lot missing. Also, thanks for the quick reply, Grandpa Dan
I'm mid 70s, ride every day still. Mostly gravel now. Still enjoying it. 30 plus miles daily. It's good for the Body, mind and spirit. Ride on sir!
Thanks for this. I turned 70 at the end of the last year and still doing 20+ miles per day plus core and upper body workouts. I find it hard to believe I am only 10lbs heavier than I was at 20 years old, though being vegetarian for many years has certainly helped. I purchased a new bike for myself earlier this year, an Orbea Orca and I am interested to see what your new ride will be. There is definitely a need for support and information for us older riders, so I am delighted to see you are doing this. I plan to attempt a 100 mile ride this year if I can raise my game enough. If you don't have your health you have nothing. Keep on pedaling!
Hey Barry, thank you for the comment! I agree that there is need for more information for us older riders. You are certainly keeping yourself in shape. I've also benefited from changing my diet. I've been sticking to a 95% vegan diet over the past 1 1/2years and have noticed a lot of benefits. My blood pressure and resting heart rate are way down and my breathing has improved since I cut out dairy. I never knew I was allergic todairy until I removed it from my diet. Been a while since I did a century ride. Maybe this year, I don't have an "excuse". Go for the 100, it will be a great accomplishment if you train for it. Don't forget to drink more water than I think you need. Muscle cramps aren't fun as you know. Thanks again, Steve
I went vegan, it's incredible what it does for your blood chemistry.
I'm 71. I fitted an 11-40 cassette with my compact chainset (34-50). On my last Etape du Tour I got some disparaging comments prior to the event. However, these turned to envious comments once we hit the mountains. I sailed past people half my age who had to resort to walking. Cycling mags imply you are a wimp if you go up Mt Ventoux with anything bigger than a 25 tooth sprocket in the back cassette. Respect to Wout Van Aert, but I am a normal mortal. If you cannot turn a cadence of over 50 up a climb then you are probably over geared. 11-46 cassette looks even better. Thanks for showing people that life doesn't stop at 70.
Thank you Peter
I turned 71 a few weeks ago. I had hip replacement surgery a few months ago. I am preparing to take my Vilano Blackjack 3.0 29'er MTB in for a tune-up after looking at it sitting in a corner for 4 years. I always said that bicycles were what kept me young, and sure enough, as soon as I stopped riding, I started falling apart. I'll probably need a new knee by next year, but until then I'm chomping at the bit to get back on the road. Yes, I'm 71, but so what? I ain't dead yet (I'll send out postcards so nobody misses my memorial). Ride on and Right on!!!
Hi there, Thanks for sharing. Good to hear that you're doing better and starting to ride again. Thanks again and take care, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling Can't wait!
Many of the folks I ride with are over 70, one just turned 83, some have gone electric because of joint problems. Keep going young man.
Thanks Jonathan!
I turn seventy in September. I’ve been cycling since I was 18. Keep moving and keep learning. Work the mind as well as the body. I use a larger cassette as well. This year, RAGBRAI!
Thanks Mark. Keep on pedaling, Steve
Steve - you are a man after my own heart. I'm a few months shy of 70. And I couldn't agree more with everything you've said in this video. My wife is a Physical Therapist and she often tells me about patients she's had who are in their 50s and younger who have been sedentary for years and have all kinds of physical ailments as a result of that. Many people don't realize that our muscles, among other things, hold our bones in alignment. When we allow ourselves to get weak, we can easily get out of alignment, causing all kinds of aches and pains. It's something that I've tried hard to avoid for many years. I started bike riding about 30 years ago and am still doing it.
Like you, I also do tours, which is my favorite style of riding. I did my first tour in 1995 - just a short 225-mile ride over a week from Phoenix to Tucson, AZ, and was hooked. I didn't have the time to do another until I retired in 2008, but have done about 8 more since then, including half of the Southern Tier and a tour of Central America from Mexico to Panama. My last one was with a carbon road bike using lightweight bikepacking gear, from the Canadian border to Brookings, Oregon. I plan to do another one this year, but haven't decided where yet. I also went the "large cassette" route with an 11-42 on my road bike, and on my last tour found that to be a great help on some very steep hills.
Keep up the good work and enjoy every day.
Hi Maynard, thank you for sharing your wisdom on life, exercise and health. After I posted this video I was astounded at the hundreds of comments from people that share the same outlook on health and exercise as we age. It's really simple isn't it. And what better mechanism to sustain our bodies than the low impact exercise of riding bikes. I wish you all the best for next tours and good health to you and your wife, Thanks again, Steve
Hi there Steve 👋🏽
I just subscribed to your channel. I’m 72, and still mountain biking and bikepacking. Hope to be able to keep riding in my ‘80s. Good to hear about your plans for bike trips. Just this morning my wife and I were planning our trip to Wilpina Pound in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.
Keep fit. Keep healthy, and keep the rubber side down.
Hi Bruce and thanks for your comment! Your trip in the Flanders Ranges sounds like fun. Keep on pedaling and all the best, Steve
I really appreciate your video Steve. I too am 70 and am looking to add more cycling into my fitness routine. I have a good bike and good places to ride and am anxious to get going. You are so correct about staying fit. While I am not yet a cyclist like you, I still run, 12 months each year, 4 times each week, 5 to 6 miles each run. I also spend a month hiking each fall in the Rockies and a week hiking in the Smokies. I have been following this running and hiking routine for many years. I am not so worried about being able to physically complete my goals, but cycling uses a bit of different leg muscles than running and hiking. It will take some getting used to. I plan on continuing my regular running regimen and add cycling on off running days or a little later in the mornings on run days. I look forward to watching more of your videos for my motivation. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make videos. I imagine they are a lot of work. Jeff, Columbus, Ohio
Hey Jeff, thank you for your encouraging comment. Means a lot. Your hiking and running sounds great. I agree that cycling uses different muscles and takes some consistent miles to train them to behave. I've always ridden a road bike and recently bought a hardtail style bike with more of an upright riding position. This bike uses slightly different muscles and takes some getting use to. Amazing how little changes effect the muscles. Makes it interesting and fun. And yes Jeff, the videos are a lot of work but fun to see the result. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
Awesome!...Better 70 retired and cycling than young and working 50+ hours a week and never having time to cycle...Not saying thats me but most young people are too busy working and not enjoying life.
So true Jeff
70 year old cyclist as well with about 35 years on riding road and mountain bikes. Being overweight (5'11 at 240 lbs) despite numerous and ongoing attempts to lose weight is my biggest challenge but still do 10 to 15 miles rides 3 times a week. I've been changing chain rings and rear cog gears as I've ages also. Currently use biopace chainrings (oval) 42/52 with an 11-34 on the rear. Use the setup on two Trek carbon fiber bikes. A Trek 5200 and a 5500 that I rebuilt. The instinct for survival really kicks in as you age so biggest worry is crashing lol. Great to see you going strong.
Hi Brian, thanks for sharing. Stay strong! All the best, Steve
My grandfather rode bikes till his 60s. He still took daily walks after that till he was 80. I liked his old schwinn bike.
Hey Mike, Sounds like your dad gets it! Old Schwinn's are great. My first 10 speed was a Schwinn Varsity. At 12 years old I saved my paper route money and paid $66 for it. Great ride. Thanks and have a great day, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling I had a varsity with swept back bars, a 72. I got it for 25usd in 1995, from an antique shop. They were shocked I fixed and rode it instead of using it for a bar ornament. I loved the stem shifters and still use some on a 2000s bike.
Happy 70! I'm going to be 55 in May. I want to be like you when I grow up!
Thanks John
I'm 71 and ride, during the Spring, Summer, Fall months, around 100 miles a week. I ride less in the winter, because I hate riding in the rain and it rains a lot where I live (Vancouver Island, British Columbia). Luckily, I have an indoor smart trainer for those foul weather days.
I have 2 acoustic bikes (Giant Defy carbon road bike, Giant Escape commuter that I use on my indoor smart trainer) and 3 e-bikes (gravel, commuter & mountain). I love riding all 5 bikes, but my favourite is Cannondale Lefty 3 e-gravel bike.
It's a perfect bike for mild trails, gravel roads and pathways, and it really flattens out those hills.
I also work out at my local gym 3 times a week.
At our age keeping fit through exercise is paramount and it's the most import thing we can do to extend our lifespan.
Hi Ron, you have a great stable of bikes for sure. I agree with everything you've mentioned, well said. Thanks for watching and the nice comment. Take care, Steve
I turn 70 in July, and recently gave myself an early birthday present - replacing the 16 for an 18 tooth sprocket for my Rohloff gearbox.
I am 66, I ride 4 or 5 days a week, between 20 and 50. You are inspiring to me.
Hi Scott, thanks for watching and the nice comment. Take care, Steve
Terrific attitude, and plenty of useful perspective. I turned 70 late last year. I've been riding for forty years, rode competitively for eighteen years, so lots of experience and probably 175,000+ miles in my legs. Back up to 6000 miles last year after letting things slide just a little, and I can still hang with the group on a 65 mile ride with a 20 mph average. Beyond fortunate! I wouldn't take anything for my time in the saddle! Especially now.
Wow Rob, you certainly are reaping the benefits of your cycling career. 6000 miles last year is awesome. Keep pedaling and thanks for the comment, Steve
Outstanding. It keeps us young. I m 74 and avg 12 to 14000 yearly still. I missed 2 days in 2 yrs. Traveling . Went 1112 straight days and near 48000. After wife said time to slow down at 70. Lol. Ride on!
@@Mosely2007 And in Ann Arbor?! I ride with a woman who's nearly sixty, who does about 12k a year. That's serious miles! Congrats on the durability!
The wonders of technology and algorithms! I just found you and this video. I am 70 turning 71 next month. I ride daily ..30 miles per day ….all year round( in Florida in the winter)…10,000 miles per year on Catrike recumbent trikes…a 559 and a 700. I will check out your prior videos and look forward to future releases.I’m in better shape at 70 than I was at 40 and I reflect on the Simon and Garfunkel song frequently . How true it is.
Hey Mark, thanks so much for sharing. We have experienced similar paths. I'm also in much better shape than when I was at 40. Your Catrike sounds awesome and you certainly put on the miles. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
I'm 57! And I appreciate your Spirit My Man 🙏✌️❤️. One Pedal At A Time 👍. I will make a Plan! So I don't plan to Fail! Peace ✌️ and Love 💖 from Tucson Arizona Desert 🏜️
Thanks James! Have a fantastic weekend. Steve