[froze]

Originally Posted by wild

I don't seam to be getting faster as I age I do keep my cadence up 75-83 most of my rides but my mph is only about 10.5 avg, some days I catch myself dwadling and lose all track of speed and cadence, I am just enjoying where I am in time and space. or it could be that old age thing, 67.

I use to race but that was 30 years ago! If you want your speed to increase you need to study the internet and find out how to that, such as interval training. Interval training will make you a better faster rider and there are web sites you can find to get that info, just search by asking: bicycle interval training workouts and study the sites then put the stuff into practice. Also join a local riding club, riding with others forces you to ride faster and most clubs have senior members, and it's a great place to meet people that share your hobby.

Don't let your age fool you, most older people lie to themselves saying they can't do this or that due to age, it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy!! If you practice the interval training routine your speed will increase if you do this stuff, I guarantee it! You won't become a Lance Armstrong obviously, but you could, if you wanted to, compete in racing events against other seniors, maybe you won't win any races but your speed will increase and you'll have fun doing it.

[Industry_Hack]

I guess we're all getting older if Froze and I start agreeing with each other, but I'm ok with that. When I was in my mid 30's I raced BMX in Australia - that's a great way to find your max RPM. But there were other guys in the Masters class that were older than me, even one in his 50's. And he kicked my ass. You can certainly be competitive at that age.

One thing to keep in mind for anyone that's over 30 or so is not to get discouraged just because someone your age seems to be a much stronger rider than you. Rebecca Rusch, Tinker Juarez, and Ned Overend are all over 40, and absolutely kill it on their mountain bikes. But they each have a base of at least 20-30+ years of riding behind them. There is no amount of training that can make up for that. That's why riders in their 20's can't beat Rebecca when it comes to the 24 hour XC races. That's also why I suggest that everyone ride their own ride. Unless your goal is racing, it's best to only compete against yourself - every bit of improvement is a win that way.

[froze]

Originally Posted by Industry_Hack

I guess we're all getting older if Froze and I start agreeing with each other, but I'm ok with that..

HAHAHAHH, Hey, I hope you're having a great thanksgiving, and I really mean it!!

[Industry_Hack]

Originally Posted by froze

HAHAHAHH, Hey, I hope you're having a great thanksgiving, and I really mean it!!

It wasn't too bad. Went to my wife's parent's house, so we couldn't bring the Captain with us. But the food was good.

[curly]

Originally Posted by wild

I don't seam to be getting faster as I age I do keep my cadence up 75-83 most of my rides but my mph is only about 10.5 avg, some days I catch myself dwadling and lose all track of speed and cadence, I am just enjoying where I am in time and space. or it could be that old age thing, 67.

I'm with you, I just enjoy being out there riding, don't really care how fast I'm going.