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07-06-2004, 10:39 AM

>My in-laws stopped biking in their mid-70's because they were concerned if
>they fell they would brake bones which would have a hard time healing.

???

This is nonsense, IMHO, except for the propensity of bicycling fostering
osteoporosis for intensive bikers.

This can be alleviated by good resistance exercises, such as weight lifting.

Therefore, you shold KEEP BIKING as long as possible.

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07-06-2004, 10:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Denver C. Fox Posts: n/a	Re: Age to stop cycling >My in-laws stopped biking in their mid-70's because they were concerned if >they fell they would brake bones which would have a hard time healing. ??? This is nonsense, IMHO, except for the propensity of bicycling fostering osteoporosis for intensive bikers. This can be alleviated by good resistance exercises, such as weight lifting. Therefore, you shold KEEP BIKING as long as possible. http://members.aol.com/foxcondorsrvtns (Colorado rental condo) http://members.aol.com/dnvrfox (Family Web Page)