I am a faster rider now at 62 than was I was 25. I use a coach, eat well and prioritize sleep. While I recognize that I have lost some physical capabilities I have gained a mental tenacity I never had when I was younger. I have taken my weight in 5 years from 220 to 164. This year I raced cross in Cat 5. I out performed many riders 30 years or more my junior. Ride On Boys!

@onederment

4 жыл бұрын

I am similar to you, great eh. Kudos. I knocked 30 seconds off a pb off a strava segment the other day... turning 58. I realise I need that protein recovery drink as soon as I get indoors.

@JoeA111

4 жыл бұрын

That's a huge drop in weight. What did you change to loos the weight?

@adammillsindustries.

4 жыл бұрын

Al Sayers This is great but I wish I started cycling properly when I was a kid. It’s a massive regret. Now I have to make the most of middle age, & I tell you recovery is slow & painful now :(

@alsayers

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeA111 My fitness/weight loss journey has taken place over five years. The first year I lost about 15 -20 pounds on my own. Running 4 days a week and lifting weights 2 days. But I really didn’t change my diet all that much. After a year of that I started using a cycling coach and in that first year I stayed about where I had been with weight at around 192-196, but my FTP increased dramatically. The next year I went to see a nutritionist and had my RMR, VO2 and PBF measured, 19.5 using an InBody. I also started tracking everything I ate on the “My Fitness” app. I was targeting specific calorie and nutrients values. That took me to 182 average. At that time I had another InBody scan and I was at 13.7 PBF. This past August I changed my lifestyle. I work evenings in the theater in NY, aka stagehand, doing shows. I eat my last bite at around 8:15pm to 8:30pm and go right to bed after getting home at around 10:30pm. No TV, computer or any screens. Nothing to eat. Usually I drink some sparkling water, brush my teeth and off to bed. On average I get another hour per night of sleep. In that time 15 to 20 pounds has just melted off. I am working out an extra day a week. I drink alcohol once or twice a week but not more than one drink with dinner. I eat whole foods. Virtually no red meat. Chicken, fish, brown rice, potatoes, vegetables, beans, oat meal, fruits and a little dark chocolate. I track to make sure I am getting the necessary calories and nutrients. I plan to have my body fat measured again. I have had no loss of power on the bike, as tracked on TP, or lifting in the gym, from the additional weight loss. That is how it has gone for me. Each thing has built on the other. I thought I was at the pinnacle of middle age fitness when I weighed 182. Now I look at that and realize there was weight there that could go. I am enjoying trying to optimize myself. Strange to think that my max fitness is taking place in my 7th decade. Good luck on your journey!

@JoeA111

4 жыл бұрын

Al Sayers Thanks for the break down.

Just ride till the wheels fall off. Who cares about declines just enjoy the ride 🚴🏿‍♂️🔥💨

@antjosh4507

4 жыл бұрын

or till you fall off your bike

@brianbuday8639

4 жыл бұрын

jom_ aca That is how I expect to go 💥

@krane15

3 жыл бұрын

Of course you're going to decline. That's a fact of life. But you'll decline a whole lot faster if you just sit on the sofa eating pork rinds all day.

I am 70. My only comment regarding this well-researched video is that you've got great hair.

@luismiguelfaria

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@markcavandish1295

3 жыл бұрын

No Doubt!! It’s like it’s an unwritten rule in cycling, good hair = go faster

@upward_onward

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@jr5389

2 жыл бұрын

So far...🤪

I'm 75, and I made some mistakes when I was younger. I quit cycling in my early twenties, due to hay fever, marriage and kids. My second mistake was running. My knees are now shot. So I can't do squats, but I'm fairly okay on the bike. I can only average in kph what I used to be able to do in mph. But I'm gonna keep trying to improve.

@dermlover1

4 жыл бұрын

How many years did you run? How many days a week did you run and for how long each run?

@donnovicki9771

4 жыл бұрын

Rich get your knees done now. I'm 66 and just had mine done. Still in the recovery stage but I don't have the pain I once did. It's a tough surgery/recovery with plenty of pain but it's going to be worth it. I highly recommend that you go to someone that does knees and or hips only. I also recommend Dr Ryan Molli at the Whole Health Joint Replacement Center in Meadville Pa. Thats all he does is knees and hips. You won't regret it.

@BAP3BB

4 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it! Don't give in, keep going.

@erikknudsen4034

4 жыл бұрын

My long term goal is to still have the passion to ride in 30 years like you are. 💪

@krane15

3 жыл бұрын

If you knees are bad, all the more reason to do squat. I'm not saying go out and put 4 plates on the rack. But I do mean go through the motions. My knees cracked when I was a teenager. By the time I was 30 they began to hurt all the time, and more and more as time passed. I stopped training figuring that was the end of that and it turned out to be the biggest mistake I ever made. All my life I had seen people get older and stop training because some joint or body part failed. Then they'd get fatter and more frail by the day. I vowed that I would never let that happen to me but fell into depression and did just that. Sure enough, I got fat and ugly, and so weak I could barely walk. Then 5 years ago I read a study on people weight training in their 80s and decided to turn that around. I started doing leg extension beginning with just a single plate and you know what? I got stronger and stronger and my knees got better, not worse. Nobody can stop father time, but you can give him a run for his money. Of course that's just what worked for me, and I felt compelled to share it. Only you can decide what's right for you.

I am 61 - 170cm. Two years ago, from being a weekend-warrior I started riding mid-week (2018 - 20000km), last year joined a club and began competing (Cat 2 here). Weight dropped from 72kg to 66kg. This year I am over 24000km/260000m altitude. In the club training rides, I match guys 20 and 30 years younger, and in the climbs I am there with most of our Cat 1 guys. I keep a balanced diet and try to get 7 hrs sleep every night. My mid-week rides are before work (leaving around 5:30am), many of which are fasted. Overall my recovery (from one day's ride to the following one) seems to be good. Monday is team mid-week training day (usually some HIIT or hill repeat intervals) which I ride to/from it. Friday and Saturday are team volume and/or drill days. I do solo rides 2 or 3 of the other days of the week. In general, I feel I have not peaked (of course, I was not a competitive cyclist in my 20s/30s/40s).

@lukecico5155

2 жыл бұрын

I just turned 60. I agree with all your points. Especially the early in the AM fasting rides. Possibly a zombie thread but your story caught my eye.

I'm 59. My objectives for cycling are: getting out into nature, keeping as fit as I can (for too many reasons to list), exploring, staying out of trouble, stress relief, meeting new people, seeing what I am capable of doing. In "decline" slowly, yes. C'est la vie.

@MTBMOR

3 жыл бұрын

Great point. At 46, I have similar goals but I still want to ride hard. My legs are often sore and some of my riding partners complain of increased soreness as well.

I am now 70. I cycle about 30 km per day at an average of 30 km/h. I just bought a new road bike and intend doing some 100km races this coming year. My Ave speed when I was in my fifties was about 35 km/h. I love every ride I do which for me is the most important factor. I don't use a power meter simply because of the cost involved. Carry on cycling guys.

@Wookey.

4 жыл бұрын

That's quick. I've never been able to do 30km/h for more than a couple of minutes and I cycle every day too. I'm 52 now and cycle at more like 20km/h rather than 24km/h. It's the last 5 years or so when I've noticeably slowed and get overtaken a lot more than I used to.

@tonywebb532

4 жыл бұрын

I had to get blood tests done to ensure my vitamin and mineral levels were adequate for strenuous cycling. Vit B, magnesium, potassium and iron levels are very important for fast cycling. I regularly take supplements for the above. Hope this helps.

@jfmmccoll9189

3 жыл бұрын

ONe word.......WOW..

Backwards hat grandpa is still figuring out how to use Strava but as soon as he does he's coming for your KOMs. Thank you to Paolo Usseglio for helping with the research on this video!

@AdventureCampingAustralia

4 жыл бұрын

Dude, hat backwards grandpa, MY NEW HERO!!!!!!

@jacc9061

4 жыл бұрын

Dylan Johnson nice video. I had to look up KOM. Lol Ok ok I’ll start using Strava

@MikeBarbarossa

4 жыл бұрын

Grandpa doesn't cotton to those computers and such

@EdwardRivas1

4 жыл бұрын

Backwards hat grandpa figures he can smash it hard every day and just take a Centrum Silver for recovery.

@planetmongocommoditiesexch9079

3 жыл бұрын

Gramps looks terrifying. The makeup was very well done.

I think I found the magical method of not hitting the decline: Sit on the sofa playing video games for my entire 20-30's and don't start taking fitness seriously until 40's. Endless gains every year! Now get off my lawn.

@jshepard5840

4 жыл бұрын

So funny, I just posted that I had a very similar life. So I don't miss all the "I was so much stronger and fit in my 20's" that most people miss.

My Grandfather rode his old Schwinn 10 miles a day, right up until the month before he died at age 92. He and my grandmother played Scrabble everyday. They had the unabridged dictionary and knew every word in the book. Their philosophy was, "If you don't use it..you loose it." Both of them were mobile and had a sharp mind right up until they died in their 90's. "Us it, or loose it"

@soissesglaubsmir292

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful if it finally works out that way; with one of my grandmothers it didn´t and it was quite painful and sad to see her fading away this awful way

@ChopperCindy

4 жыл бұрын

Rob K lose....

@rdkuless

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChopperCindy Thank you.. i'm visually impaired and sometimes my dictation program makes errors.

@leonarddaneman810

3 жыл бұрын

So, bicycling every day eventually killed him? I can relate . . . once went out for a quick 20-miler and woke up in an ambulance. At 67, hadn't ridden in 16 years . . . got sick while riding 50-milers 3X a week . . . stress + over-exercise = raised Cortisol. Now, just riding slow 10-milers to improve my health, lose weight.

I’m 16 so there wasn’t really a reason for me to watch this video but I just enjoy ur videos what can I say

@nedkelly4003

3 жыл бұрын

Sean, Inherent knowledge is a the magic of getting older! enjoy.

@timroden6617

3 жыл бұрын

When I was your age, I read a book on masters running and I thought the same thing. Well here I am and I found out. Everything we knew back then was wrong. But we had some great masters runners and it was worth getting to know them.

Hi Dylan, I just want to acknowledge how much time and effort you put into these videos. You essentially have to research and write an entire term paper as the script and then create the video and graphics. It is crazy how much time this must take. You should combine every video you've done into your dissertation and get a Ph.D. in sports science and physiology. Well done.

Yes. Yes. ... and Yes. All three major points presented very well! Now, let's examine WHY so many of your viewers are Masters. Here are three "general truths" I've discovered: 1. Masters athletes have more control of their schedule than younger athletes (e.g. jobs, kids, yardwork, etc. -- all figured out, or delegated, by Masters) 2. Masters athletes often have a bit more discretionary spending (e.g. gym equipment/membership, power meters, travel funds) allowing them to better optimize their training and performance 3. Masters athletes are more goal-oriented -- Masters are not out to roll with their bros, they're trying to achieve specific goals. IOW, Masters are often more "coachable." Again, we all really appreciate the work you put into your reading, research, and production. Thank you! WWBHDD!

I'm 51 now, but as an 18 year old I remember being in awe of the gnarly old timers who just kept going like diesels on club runs. I'm probably at my fittest ever right now; thanks Zwift! I dare say going vegan has helped too.

@savonaaaron

4 жыл бұрын

Vegan FTW!

@stevek8829

3 жыл бұрын

@@savonaaaron Forever Two Wheels!

@krane15

3 жыл бұрын

Hear, hear. Always looked up to those guys with the "no quit" attitude, and knew early on I wanted to one be one of them. I hope I can be the inspiration for the next generation.

This makes it even more amazing that Ned Overend won the Mt Hamilton Hill Challenge at 56 years old! He was competing against the top cyclists in the world, regardless of age.

Speaking as a 50- year cyclist, you nailed it, young lad. Useful data. Thank you. 🌞🖖

Thanks Dylan. I'm 75 so have experienced all of the first half of your video. I still try to get 1200 miles a year, mix of road and MTB. No competition, row, hike, paddle and lift upper and lower body. But I'm still 75 and my age is not going the other way. Great video, good inspiration. Merry Christmas

My cycling metrics Weekly (currently in week 9) * Road/path: 100-130 miles: avg speed 15.5mph * Trainer: 4 sessions at 1 hr each=240 mins: avg power (watts) 73 (85 np) * No lifting * Nutrition: mostly vegetarian * Use Garmin Vector 3S pedals. Specialized Allez w/Claris groupset * Age: 71. 5’10”. 165lbs. * Hike long trails Mar-Sep. >800 miles per year * Strava: Dave Tamblyn. Uploaded from Wahoo Fitness

I’ve been passed by my youth legged daughter, but my new e- bike has given me a new legs! lol

@stevek8829

3 жыл бұрын

It's just a motorcycle.

@OKFrax-ys2op

3 жыл бұрын

Steve K at 20 mph it’s a minibike 😂😂😂

@sonsofmatriarchy5552

3 жыл бұрын

@John Ratican you still need to pedal, idiot...

I’m 67 had two hip replacements in the last two years. I cycle 30 miles a day to and from work (I’ve been officially retired since 2013 but don’t want to spend my remaining years in a recliner in front of the TV) I’m ordering a Priority 600 so I can continue riding through the winter (winter cycling is slowly becoming a possibility in Montreal) Cycling is the best exercise I can do with my arthritis. I’m on my last car. An 11 year old Vehicle that I use to drive another senior grocery shopping. Cycling has changed my life!

Great video young fella. From personal experience as a 54 yr old racer, your assessment is accurate. Especially the significance of strength training. I'd add;(i) the physiological characteristics you have as a young athlete (relative to your peers) will remain as you age. Ie my VO2 max was very high as a 20 yr old track athlete and still is high relative to my age cohort, yet 1 min power was always terrible. (ii) use it or lose it, is more significant than aging. (iii) flexibilty degrades so stretching is more importantly to maintain an aero position (iv) yes recovery rate reduces so training discipline to stay in the planned training zone is important (v) monitoring fatigue is important, flex the program as needed in response to perceived fatigue. (Vi) All that said, you always feel 30 yrs younger when on the bike!

@dougmcdougall3997

4 жыл бұрын

what is your vo2

I am 62 years of age, lean, and ride better than I used to when I was younger. Its all in genes and your mental outlook. Ride on.

I'm 57 I was at Dylan's level at his age, got out of shape in my early 30's and have been chasing the dragon since late 30's. Got back in to fairly good shape in my 40's, and the goal now is sustain. But the only way to keep that up is to up game. So far so good. Finished a tri this year, 57th out of 150 overall and 2nd in age. 6 min mile runs and 25 mph bike are long gone

As an older rider who took up exercise (I started with mountain biking because how hard could that be?), I appreciate this video and the science behind it. I always learn something new from your videos.

Dylan: I am 72 years old and would like to comment on body fat and aging. I have not had breakfast since I was 7 yo. I do 2 hrs of bike riding in the morning 6 days a week for a total of 6 to 8000 miles a year. I have a cup of coffee after my ride and eat one meal a day around 2 PM and a cup of tea at 7 PM. The result is that my weight at age 17 was 63 Kg and now is 61 Kg. There is an obvious reduction in muscle mass, but over all it has worked for me. I take no meds and my only surgeries have been sports related. I was a jogger until my late 30's and a bike rider since then. May be exercising while fasting is another way to teach your body to burn fat and help the aging process.

@krane15

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of fasted exercise. I tried it and it didn't work for me. But what works for you is all that's important. Good luck.

Dude I'm an old fart that has been looking for a balanced answer to ageing and endurance! You hit it!!! Thanks

@PrescottHome

2 жыл бұрын

You speld aging rong.

Hey Dylan, I thoroughly enjoy your channel! I am 63 and love road cycling I ride the Blue Ridge Parkway a lot. And enjoy the climb from the French Broad to Mount Mitchell. I hope to meet you day when I get to Brevard my daughter and son n law live at Wolf Laurel. You live in an amazing place and I have learn a great deal from you. Have a safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year. Keep up the excellent work 👍

Thanks, Dylan. As a 50yo male 5-day-a-week cyclist, one who was not competitive at 25, my decline is actually an increase in fitness! I suggest it’s a question of how and where one measures. Sure, my TSS is higher than the much younger cyclists I ride with on a group ride for the same effort, but if I’m still holding with the pack or even lagging a bit behind mid pack on the climbs, it’s still all good. Find the right place and people and ride with the right spirit. Looking up the hill of age, if all you see is decline from what once was, I suggest looking up a different incline! I’ll await a comment from a wiser someone in their, say 70s, to put me in my proper place...

@karelvandervelden8819

4 жыл бұрын

67 here. The perception seems different than academic wisdom. When you ride within your age-group it feels just as being younger. Plus better training (enthousiasm) and more quality miles compensate in real life to the lesser trained younger buddies.

@finishstrongcycling2355

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder sometimes when I will hit my peak. Starting as an untrained cyclist three years ago, I've enjoyed seeing gains and even the occasional KOM along the way. I'm not sure if coaching and better quality training may take me further (I'm 50), but my question is how does the age at start impact one's fitness? Is there still more room to improve potentially? Thanks for the great video!

This is very informative and high quality informations ! No doubt this channel will get bigger soon for sure ! good luck ! thanks Dylan

Woohoo! I'm part of the 0.3% of your youngest viewers! Keep it up, great training advice - a 16 yo junior from New Zealand

66 years old I did a 5.4 mile jog in 1 hr and my Garmin told me I need a 63 hour recovery. It's correct too, I feel beat for 3 days especially my legs. Thanks for a video that just doesn't recommend 1 rest day per week.

EXCELLENT! Thanks for presenting!

Dylan, I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. I love that what you say is based on research. I am an older master cyclist at 60 and your instruction has greatly changed my training as I always just biked to max levels and now I am working on zone 2 rides and 2 days intervals along with weight training and I have worked to get my FTP. So thank you!

Another fantastic video. Your time is appreciated.

This may sound like I'm over thinking it at the age of 40 but honestly I am already feeling the efforts in the big way. Sofar I've changed my diet to VEGETARIAN for a few months now and it's working. Also I've always thought about spending more time at the gym year-round. Just haven't made the move cause I was scared it would take too much time out of my cycyling schedule. Looks like I'm going have to re plan my 2020. Thank you so much for posting this VDO. Just perfect

@joanblanco2090

4 жыл бұрын

I am 75 and I ride better now than when I was in my 50

Great video Dylan. I found that study on atherosclerosis being a higher risk for endurance athletes shocking. Many people think they can just eat whatever and since they ride or run, they don't have a threat of cardio issues. Great video!

There is nothing scientific about it in real life...I consider myself fit and athletic at 49. There is this man who rides everyday on his mtb..I mean everyday all year round like 4 hour sessions. I have ridden with him and I couldnt stand a chance..he is 65. My point is you make gains at what you do..period.

@Nailey13

3 жыл бұрын

The key here is to underperform relative to your potential in your youth and then rock the socks off your younger untrained self. And a single 65 year old's performance is a single data point in a normal distribution. There will always be people for whom the decline in performance associated with aging will be less pronounced.

Dylan - this was a good video. As a 65 yr old ironman triathlete and ultradistance cyclist, this is a topic of much interest. thanks.

Great & informative vid, thanks. I was going to ask for the references but then saw them listed - good on you for that. Cheers

This is a very informative video packed with a punch, thank you, I’m going to work on my diet and weight training soon. Subscribed ✌️

Good stuff as always.

Best presentation and summary of masters cycling performance I have come across. I was able to relate a lot of My personal experience as a masters cyclist competing at a state, national and international level over the last 10 years directly to the aspects you covered, well done.

What is clear: backwards hat guy has aged well. Use him from now on. As a 53 year old, you just described my regimen except for the weight training which I’ll start doing. I can attest that eating a predominantly vegan diet and keeping up endurance training has made me much stronger and I’m able to recover quicker. Great video as always. Thanks Dylan.

being 45, I can really appreciate this video, thanks!

Ooh I think this was one of my submitted questions! Thanks :-)

Absolutely spot on ! With age the main decline in fitness and VO2 max comes from "self" induced inflammation and then not recovering quickly enough.. Consuming foods that is high in antioxidants which are also excellent in reducing inflammation helps a ton. The quicker and better you recover..the more you can train.. I just completed a 373km mtb race at age 52 and got 19th... and this was achieved by a pre-diabetic, arthritis in all joints at 40 years of age ..I could hardly walk... that absolutely sucked, changed my diet..and just wow ! . I will definitely start lifting as my power is going down...stamina for days.. but we must bump up on intensity and power. Thx Coach ;)

Great content as usual. 54 year old lifetime athlete here...started weight training/power lifting/body building at age 11 in 1976 (thank you, Rocky 1) and haven’t stopped, and ‘recently’ picked up cycling at age 49. Went plant-based three years ago. From the neck down I still look 25. While there can be no doubt that performance at all levels decreases with age, there can also be no doubt that, barring an accident or unforeseen medical calamity, maintaining regular healthy eating and training will result in a much higher and longer quality of life into the later years than a sedentary lifestyle would.

Another great video Dylan. I' m 54 and probably just as fast as I' ve ever been. I do need to factor in rest/recovery days now as I get worn out if I try riding every day. I think I'm still fairly quick, as I understand training a lot more now. I used to just ride hard all the time like Backwards Hat Dylan probably does. My favouritr saying is "Only your potential diminishes with age." So unless you're almost at your maximum potential, most riders can still get faster.

I really enjoy your videos Dylan, I appreciate that your presentations are science based. Soon to be 62, this one hit home for me. Fortunately I've already adopted a diet with increased veggies and fruit and have been rewarded with a 7 kg weight loss in about as many weeks. You've really encouraged me to hit the gym, which I'm not a fan of, in a couple of months when my list of events is over. Thanks for the good info and keep up the good work.

Great video Dylan! Think I will go eat a big salad 😎. Seriously though, at 67 years old, your coaching has helped me tremendously this past seven months. Today training is more about being able to physically enjoy life and ride my bike. Thanks for sharing the science!

@garyzimbric4055

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Evans ditto for me at 68.

Thanks Dylan. I have a bike with V brakes in my garage and can remember when the original Stump Jumper came out (the first mass-marketed MTB, I believe)!

Superb presentation and great advice!

Dude, solid video,and good research.

Excellent video Dylan. Lots of good info.

Going plant based has improved my performance and endurance by 300% over a year and I’m 52, but riding like 30 yr old

@dirk2518

4 жыл бұрын

Samson9740 same here.

@compassionsix

4 жыл бұрын

Plant powered and going strong 💪

@spinz7

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine what carnivore would do!

@maranatha3333

3 жыл бұрын

spinz7 a carnivore would ride like a 70 year old.

@spinz7

3 жыл бұрын

I was at my weakest while vegan. I’ve been carnivore for 18 months now. Im 45, my body composition looks like it did when I was 18 and I’m stronger now than I’ve ever been.

Well done. Good research. All makes sense. And clear. Good job.

Love your videos Dylan. Thanks so much. As a 45 year old I have been cycling all by life been training properly for the last two years. Now I got into the Cape Epic .... and sucking up all your videos is helping a lot! Cheers man!

Awesome content and I love Old Backwards Hat Dylan. I hope he makes a return to the channel !

Even at the ripe old age of 24, Dylan cracks me up! Good stuff. Thanks!

The decline is all about yourself. I am riding faster in my 50s than ever before. True, I could have ridden faster when I was younger, but I didnt. If you are at the top of your sport you may miss being the best of the best , but you can still be competetive by age etc. If you are just a regular mere mortal like myself who enjoys riding to keep fit, it matters little that you may slow down with age. Dylan, genetically you will be on one end of the distribution curve, I expect you will be faster than most 30 year old club riders when you are 60 as long as you continue to train. I think the weights, constantly working on vo2 and eating well particularly for recovery has made the biggest difference to me.

Great video, again. Greetings from Medellin (Colombia) - excellent riding here. Always welcome in Malaga (Andalucia, Spain)

Awesome stuff!

Thank you, Dylan! There is a ton of great information here and I'll have to watch this several more times to let it all soak in. My cycling coach is spot on with his training plan for me, and I recently started serious strength training with a fitness coach. I have already seen improvements in my performance on the bike. My plan... stay healthy, don't break anything, and keep going until the wheels fall off.

Wow. Now I know what that grandpa here in my neighborhood's secret is - with his KOM on that hard segment nearby 😂 Thanks for this informative video again, Dylan! Wish we had coaches like you here in the Philippines

Thanks Dylan. Very helpful, and appreciated

Dylan, loved the old geezer. Keep up the great videos!

This was the best back hat Dylan I watched up till now. Grandma Cyclist (me) is laughing her guts off. And it was really informative.

Great video with very useful information. Fortunately for me, or perhaps unfortunately for my younger self, I spent from 25-47 years of age obese and very much out of shape. I took up cycling 8 years ago and lost 160 pounds and am now in the best shape of my life. I say that's fortunate because I don't ever feel the "I'm nowhere near as fit or strong as I was when I was 20" thing. Sometimes that can be depressing, and I've heard so many friends say things like this. Of course I wish I would have started cycling when I was young, but it is what it is. At 55, I do have to keep a very close eye on everything I eat, and recovery and rest are super important. Luckily I am a professional napper and have all the time in the world to train. I used to lift quite a bit when I was in my late teens, and really need to get back to the gym on a regular basis. Your video just reiterated that point and as soon as we can go back about our lives in a somewhat normal way, I will start lifting at least 3 days a week. Thanks and I hope everyone stays safe out there.

Good information, Dylan. As an aging cyclist, 68, I can speak to the benefits of testosterone supplements. Over the past two years I have been taking testosterone supplements. Through a slightly modified diet and the supplements, I have reduced my percent body fat from 25% to 16%. This has improved my climbing ability and power-to-weight ratio. Though I'll never be what I was at 28, I feel quite good about how I perform in my age group. Keep studying and bringing us this great, relevant content.

@billbrandon5936

4 жыл бұрын

Is there a downside to testo supplements?? i hear alot of ads on media but thought it was strong hormone

@brucelangsteiner4599

4 жыл бұрын

@@billbrandon5936, I take MuscleTech AlphaTest ATP & Testosterone Booster. It doesn't actually contain hormones, but helps your body produce them naturally. It's worked well for me by helping me maintain muscle mass. If you want to get the actual male hormone, you'd have to see your physician to get a shot.

@billbrandon5936

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ____interesting

Super informative video, I’m actually already headed out the door with a sack of nickels to spend on spacers

If I could give Dylan and grandpa BHD 2 thumbs up I would! Great video, as always best I see on YT. Appreciate your research and synthesis into strategy. As a 58 yo cyclist I'm too busy prepping healthy meals and recovering from my HIIT to do the research.

I love Antique Road Show as well, you young whipper snapper.

Timely advice, Dylan. Sobering but helpful to see the actual numbers line up with how I feel. I have not raced but was an avid recreational rider. My new goal is to complete the Davis (CA) Double Century in May 2021 - that would be the 30th anniversary of the last time I rode and finished it, at 33 years old.

This video calmed me a lot, I still have a few more years of improving, Ive been increasing my cycling in all aspects as Im getting older,but I was expecting the stagnation due to age very soon, but you just showed me I have a solid 5 years to become a better cyclist, and then starting to take it easy or limiting my battles to cyclists within my age group

I raced as a master for 18 years and found that greater levels of intensity were required to generate a training effect as I aged, this required more rest as well. As I aged, I trained my base only until solid 2.5 hour efforts were possible, then focused on intensity, and rest. This allowed me top 10’s in 40+ racing until 55, when I couldn’t sufficiently recover to keep up the high levels of intensity. Adding more endurance early in the season only added more fatigue, burnout,, less speed. Hope this helps other master racers.

@tmunk123

2 жыл бұрын

I've had the same experience. I did real well this year racing as a 55-year-old, but I'm at the point where the intensity required is no longer possible. I just can't recover. I do pretty well still against others that are 55 years old or older though :-)

Another great video. Thanks a lot.

50 year old subscriber here, I appreciate your ideas and recommendations! I rode a lot in my twenties, and had some medical issues and stopped . Started up again a few years ago. I definitely need to pay attention to recovery and it is easy to wear myself out if I overdo it. BUT I have been pleasantly surprised by how well I can still do.

Popular subject - Now 72 - only started 4 yrs. ago . Great sport but I particularly enjoy the coffee stops - the reward for the effort ! Average about 18 m p h over shortish distances ( 30- 40 miles) Best biking for me - Gran Canaria in the south of the island . Wanna get fit? Spend three months down there - varied climbs , nearly all road surfaces really good , weather perfect and restaurants good and not too pricey - Covid may restrict last comment though .

I just finished an 800 mile bikepacking trip at 68. Eat healthy, watch my weight, get some sleep, laugh every day and enjoy the ride. An 85 year old athlete once told me "If you wanna stay, you gotta pay". Good advice to keep moving forward.... Thanks for the video! All the best, Steve

This is quickly becoming my favorite channel! At age 46, which I know is not that old compared to some on here…old farts haha! But serious, I continue to get faster every year. Common sense dictates. Eat well, don’t overdo it, don’t over drink, hit the gym for the full body circuit twice a week, do yoga for mobility, stay hydrated--and get out on the bike. Rest when you need to rest. I have learned that your body will let you know what needs to happen next if you are paying attention. I’ll never forget the day I went for a MTB ride and got my ass kicked by a 72-year-old named Charlie... I asked him his secret, and he just said this: I keep riding.The man was a beast and completely redefined how I saw aging on the bike and gave me a goal to aim for. Here’s to becoming more like Charlie!

I’m 64 and have been cycling for 32 years, accumulating over 461,000 miles. Weigh the same 60 kg when I graduated from college in 1977. Still riding 250-275 miles a week. I noticed a decrease in endurance, stamina and top end starting 2-3 years ago. Before, once I got in shape, I stayed in good form all season. Now I need more rest between hard rides. I’ve finally learned to embrace taking days off and doing easy rides.

@krane15

3 жыл бұрын

My goal is to be the best 40, 50, 60...etc. year old in the group. As long as I'm can be that I'm satisfied.

Thanks Dylan, an informative video.

Super Informative, thanks Dylan. I watch all your videos. By the way I'm 52 and I had my V02 max tested in the lab (with mask and electrodes) a few months ago and the result was 62 mL/kg/min (4200/67 kg) - 380W. The people at the labs were surprised and they told me that it was very good result. I have to say that I am a cross country skier in winter and a cyclist the rest of the year. I train 6 days a week in order to achieve and maintain this level of fitness. I prefer to train year round other wise I’m afraid that my fitness will decreases rapidly. At the moment my fat mass is 9.8%. Take care!

Thank you Dylan, traditional quality :)

Dylan - you are like a Michael Greger but for cycling. Amazing research and love the humour.

Dylan, great vid! 52 laps around the sun now... and if I could ride as fast as the years fly by I'd have more KOMs then I could count! Watch out youngN the years are comN for you, keep your pace ;-)

Older and wiser Dylan was hilarious!!! Well done peach fuzz

Drinking a double IPA while watching this but I plan to get back in shape starting Jan 1. I would like to thank you for making these videos I will use them to help me reach my goal. Merry Christmas :)

Thanks Dylan!

I’m 81. Started biking at age 65. Still enjoy biking 1500 miles per year. Would be more but living in South Dakota limits the biking season.

I was in road racing for over 25 years (started at age 18), with a modicum of success, and yes, really started to notice a decline when I hit my 40's, until the bottom seemed to drop out both physically and mentally around 45. I struggled through a year or two more of racing, basically being little more than pack fodder in my age group even though I was on a very good masters team, and then finally quit at the end of 2008, as it just wasn't any fun any more. I did win my last race, a club TT on a hilly course, but the tank was empty, to steal a quote from Eddy Merckx. However, I still ride my bike and do HIIT workouts 3 days a week, along with a couple days of easier aerobic riding, just to maintain some physical fitness as I age.

65 yr old male. Nice presentation. Lots of info, and funny . Well done.

68 year old roadie here. 172cm and 60kg. My FTP is 190 and VO2, according to my Garmin 520 is 53. I am a vegetarian. I eat breakfast and a large lunch, no dinner. Follow the dietary advice of Dr. Greger. My muscle mass has declined over the years but can beat many of my peers on the bike (going up hill anyway). Will follow your advice. Love your well informed videos. Thanks BTW Was introduced to Strava last summer and do pretty well for an old fart LOL

Revisiting this EPIC masters-piece!!!😂 Old grandpa Dylan rules.

Hey whipper snapper, good video. Reading through the comments it looks like we all agree. Diet, weights, recovery, etc... At 50+ I started using Tidwell's training program and I'm getting better/faster every season. Keep pedaling

As a budding 52 y.o. - I appreciate this video. Thanks Dylan!

Barbara I have always gone to the gym (before it was fashionable). I started biking at 59 - lots of hills where I live - could do 50 miles. However, a torn shoulder ligament in June 2018 halted activity. Started again with care. 2019 diagnosed onset of osteoarthritis in hip and knee so no more lunges and swats. You can't beat the years you wear out, but I won't give up. Now researching alternative ways to keep fit. Biking is a good one. My bikes serviced and I'm ready to go though it may only be 20 miles now ... but they are hills.

Great work,strength training def helps for us older cyclist.

Dylan is a legend

Love your videos with your voices.