70+ Year-Old Cyclists: The Real Super-Athletes Nobody Talks About
Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Most people picture “athletes” as 20-something pros with perfect VO 2 max scores and bulletproof knees. But if you ask me who the toughest riders on the road really are, I’ll point to the men and women who are still turning pedals in their seventies and beyond. I’m a 70-year-old long-distance cyclist with more than 155,000 miles in my legs. I’ve ridden through injuries, bad weather, surgeries, and plenty of people who thought I’d “age out” of cycling years ago. Quick Take: If you’re still riding a bike at 70+, you’re already performing at a level most people will never reach. Older cyclists train through pain, adapt to aging bodies, and show up week after week. That combination of grit, consistency, and heart makes 70+ riders the real super-athletes nobody talks about. Why “Super-Athlete” Actually Fits When you’re 70+, cycling isn’t just “going for a ride.” It’s strength training, cardio, balance work, mental therapy, a...
