RAGBRAI for Seniors 👵 👴🏼
RAGBRAI for seniors? You bet! Although some of us might have to pack along some Voltaren Gel!
I’ve watched enough YouTubes about this event to know that RAGBRAI for seniors is very much doable. Some riders are in their 70s and beyond!
Older riders might have to make adjustments to their training; but as the article says, getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down.
How Am I Doing? 🐣
So how am I doing with my cycling? I’m no spring chicken; and there’s no point in my trying to train like a collegiate bicycle racer. I do see from my day-to-day journal that I’m not getting faster yet.
I’m working to improve my pace, though; and to develop better strength. Being able to cruise on flat ground at 16-18 mph (instead of 11-12 mph) doesn’t automatically translate to better climbing ability. I know from riding Tour de Cure that hills are my nemesis; and RAGBRAI means hills. 😬
Maybe ask me, how am I doing, about Christmas! Incidentally, I don’t have to ride across Iowa at 16 mph. But I think it’s better to be able to ride at that pace, and choose to ride more slowly; than to find myself unable to cope because I can’t get beyond 10 mph.
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ABOUT ME
I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story.
I live in New Orleans; and retired in January 2023. More time for cycling!
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I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.
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