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Senior bike riding is perfectly safe and has many health benefits. It will help you lose weight, stay strong, avoid chronic illness, stay mentally alert and live longer.
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This again goes back to mitochondria. Death occurs when there is so much mitochondrial damage in the cells that they can no longer sustain life. It can happen as a result of disease or because of old age. The different cellular components in the mitochondria cease to function as they get older and the production of new ones ceases. Cycling helps keep mitochondria healthy for longer which translates to a longer lifespan. 10. Cycling is fun Are you bored since your retirement? Do you feel like you don’t have nearly enough to do, and that you don’t meet enough people? You can change that by buying a bike and using it frequently. Boredom is a common complaint among seniors. They often feel like the world is moving along without them. There is no better way to get out there and be part of the action than on a bike. You will get to drink in the surrounding environment, meet new people and get an excellent workout every time you do it. Bikes for Seniors: Do Health Benefits outweigh potential risks? Falls are a leading cause of health problems among seniors, hence the article written for the Huffington Post by Dr. Yaremchuk. According to this article, there is an increasing number of elderly showing up at his practice for maxillofacial surgery for injuries received while out riding bicycles. How much should you worry? Think of this analogy: fruits are very healthy for the young and old alike. If more people start to show up at an ER as a result of choking on fruit, does that mean that fruit is a problem? Not really; the problem lies elsewhere. It could be with the way people are eating the fruit, where they are sourcing it from, how they are preparing it and so on. The same logic applies to bikes for seniors. The danger is not the bike itself. Millions of seniors around the world cycle every day without falling and injuring themselves. What is important is that you learn how to stay safe. Safe bicycle riding for elderly people is possible. Tips for Safe Senior Bicycle Riding Take your time to make sure that you are ready for the road This is probably the most important senior cycling safety tip that there is out there. You may invest in a great bike and top quality safety equipment, but if you don’t take the time to prepare for your cycling time there are higher odds of an accident. Make sure that your bike is ready and the brakes are working properly. Check your chain and your gears too. Check your route before you head out You may want to look at how much traffic there is on your planned route. If there are too many cars it may be wise to choose a quieter route, even if it’s a bit longer. Keep in mind that your reflexes are slower now that you are older You were once an expert cyclist who could avoid obstacles that suddenly appeared in front of you. Not anymore. While your mind and body may both be quite agile, they aren’t as fresh as they used to be, and your reaction times have slowed down somewhat. You should ride at a speed that allows you to swerve and avoid obstacles in time. Make sure you have the proper equipment The most important piece of equipment for cycling is your helmet. Never try to ride without it. Knee and elbow pads are also important to reduce body damage in case of a fall. If you cycle in poor weather or after dark your bike should have reflective strips and you should have a reflective jacket. Don’t try to keep up if you can’t When riding with a younger crowd you may be tempted to go faster than you should to keep up with them. It may be good for your ego but bad for your health. The faster you ride, especially along busy roads, the higher the chances of an accident. Go at a pace that you’re comfortable with. Have a practice run on your bike before you take it out for the first time Certain bicycles for seniors, such as electric bikes, are recommended, but that doesn’t mean that they are the best fit. When you buy a new bike, take some time and get a few practice runs in before you take it out on busy roads. The better you know your bike, the easier it is to control. Choose your course wisely You’ve been riding your new bike around town, and now you feel confident enough to take it out for a weekend trail hike. A ride around town and one in the trails near your home may be completely different. The trail may have very steep gradients or may be so rough that falling is easy. While trail cycling is fun, you should know the terrain before you go in. If it’s not suited to elderly riding it isn’t worth it. Never cycle with earphones on This is all the vogue these days and it has led to accidents that were entirely avoidable if only the cyclist were more aware of their surroundings. Catching up on the news or listening to a podcast while riding your bike isn’t wise whether one is young or old. You cannot hear the traffic and other signals around you, and you will be distracted to some degree by what you are listening to. Learn the proper hand signals for cyclists These can save your life, so make sure you know them by heart. Also, before you turn into any road make sure that you stop, look left, look right and look left again to ensure there is no oncoming traffic. If you have to stop get far off the road If you need to stop you should make sure you get off the road completely where oncoming traffic can’t reach you (distracted drivers have been known to run over cyclists who stop too close to the road). If you can, ride with another person Remember we said that one of the benefits of riding for seniors is that they get to socialize? If you can, try to ride with someone else. Not only is it more fun, but you are also safer on the road. Summary Senior bike riding is perfectly safe and has many health benefits. It will help you lose weight, stay strong, avoid chronic illness, stay mentally alert and live longer. There are some safety concerns regarding cycling for seniors, but they shouldn’t dissuade you. So long as you take the proper precautions every time you go out on your bike you will be safe.
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This article is written by guest author and biker enthusiast, Robert Reyes. I highly recommend you check his web page for more information on seniors and the joy of cycling: https://www.cyclingity.com/about/
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