Road Bike Action (RBA) Interview from World Masters Champion Mark Sommers (MS). Mark Sommers is now 62 years old and exemplifies what it means to be cycling after 50 years old. He is still very active in cycling and practices...
Read MoreCompetition at 50 and Beyond If you are healthy and your medical exams check out, then do not hesitate to get out there and race. Certainly, with age we are not as brave as we once were. Cycling gives you a chance to be...
Read MoreEndurance Though some 50-year old’s have been cycling for decades, most just picked up the sport. Endurance is a quality that takes years of riding to develop. Often, the older cyclists do better in century rides because they...
Read MoreDK 200 Survival Tips How best to avoid & deal with hydration at the Dirty Kanza Riding a bicycle 200 miles on gravel is not something to be taken lightly. If everything goes well, you might ride across the finish line...
Read MoreBike Fit and Choosing a Bicycle You spent $3000 on your bicycle, so don’t ignore the investment to get a professional bike fit. Use a reputable professional, especially one who understands older cyclists. Even small changes can...
Read MoreNeurological Nerves Hand numbness (ulnar neuropathy) is common in cycling and can be prevented. A proper bike fit and taking measures to decrease vibration are paramount. Double taping the handlebars, tubeless tires, and running...
Read MoreCycling Beyond 50 – Muscles, Bones and Joints Muscles The more muscle older adults maintain, the lower their risk of death, this is backed by solid research. People with the highest levels of muscle mass are less likely to...
Read MoreCycling Past 50 and Beyond – Cardiac Health Cardiac / Heart Cycling is very good for the heart and cardiovascular system. The main benefits of cycling are preventing heart disease, lowering blood pressure, and strokes....
Read MoreCycling and Beyond 50 The conversation among cyclists often goes like this: The older cyclist says to the younger one, I got into cycling in my 20’s, I still like it in my 40’s, and I strangely suspect I’ll still like it into my...
Read MoreGravel Riding and Lower Back Pain Incorrect Spine Setup It’s odd to think of your spine as a bike frame that needs to be setup, but it is not far from the truth. A bit simplistic, but our spines are a complex frame of bones,...
Read MoreGravel Riding and Lower Back Pain Gravel riding is now a bonafide industry market segment in the cycling world. The mainstream momentum for gravel riding has been building for several years. During a recent discussion with my...
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