I took about a ten year break from cycling in my forties when life demanded I focus exclusively on other things. When I started back, I set two rules for myself which proved very useful. First I went on a (Atkins) diet and lost 40 lbs. Second, as I recommitted myself I decided to avoid riding so much on any day that I wouldn't want to ride again tomorrow. Both of those proved to be very useful decisions. About the same time I discovered Rivendell and I raised my bars. Setting them about 2 cm below my saddle provided great relieve to my back and especially my neck muscles.
Drop bars provide the most variety for hand positions, which relieve stress on the wrist & shoulders. I found putting them higher than the saddle prevented me from standing up, and Vt has lots of short steep rollers to get over, which are often easiest if you stand up and give some push. I'm in my mid-late 60's now and continue to ride with drop bars about 2 cm below the seat. I do some yoga after every ride now. I've lost a lot of power and speed, and this year feel a drop in endurance, but as long as I don't look at a bike computer too much, my happiness per mile hasn't trailed off. Drop bars also offer the least stress on the buns and maybe the feet too, which have been a problem for me. michael just back from a happy, hilly 20 mile ride. On Jun 6, 11:55 am, canali <jwcoll...@hotmail.com> wrote: > just wondering if it's just me and i need to take my time adding the > mileage and being consistent and patient (and getting back into > shape) > > OR do alot of us as we get older no longer find being so bent down as > comfortable...thinking of swapping out drops on atlantis for jeff > jones h loop bars or the north road bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
