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To: dforest
I'm 74 and I ride a mountain bike on trails at least 3 days a week, more if weather permits.

It's like any sport, you have to be careful and work around the risks.

But if you quit taking any chances, you will die inside.

BTW, I also just bought a dual sport motorcycle last summer (Honda CRF300L Rally). I ride dirt roads and trails in the county where I live. Just like mountain biking, I assess the risks and plan ahead.

Same for rock climbing (I like it but no place to climb nearby). You have to assess the risks and plan your action accordingly.

Bottom line: just because you're old doesn't mean you have to stop doing things.

I do agree that if my balance were to go or if I had some ailment that robbed me of strength, I would cease and desist. But until then, I plan to keep doing this stuff.

BTW, doing things that require balance is what keeps your sense of balance sharp.

52 posted on 01/27/2023 7:27:36 AM PST by RoosterRedux
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To: RoosterRedux

I wasn’t knocking anyone but when you keep getting in accidents, you need to take a hard look and make necessary adjustments.

Leno is rather careless.

I am glad you like to keep going and that you keep in mind safety.


67 posted on 01/27/2023 8:06:09 AM PST by dforest (Joy Behar is a big mouth cow.)
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