Hazard of cycling as we get older - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

07-26-2004, 02:50 PM

I am 62 and getting older at the rate of one year per year. Since
childhood I have bicycled, both around the block and on 450 mile per
week tours. My bicycle is my most important material possession.

Recently a friend my age fell and broke his hip. He is now fully
healed, but has sworn off bicycles saying that the injury rate
increases sharply as we age. Another friend, who has not been
injured, has quit for the same reason.

Does anyone know if this is true? Please tell me it is not.