Bicycling Is for Seniors Bicycling stories from active elders by Bonnie Allen
Do you want a low-impact, aerobic workout that strengthens your legs and knees and can help you lose pounds and stay a healthy weight? According to Patrick McCormick, bicycle enthusiast and spokesperson for the League of American Bicyclists, a 150-pound cyclist pedaling 12 miles an hour can burn off 410 calories—about what’s in a McDonald’s quarter pounder. More and more seniors are taking to the roads on two wheels, and recent legislation supports their efforts.
Are more seniors riding bikes? “Definitely,” says senior “Definitely,” says senior bike advocate Bernie Album, 72. “I meet a lot more people than I ever did before.” Album is actively involved in the annual Bike-to-Work Day. His design for a sign advising riders to ride on the right side of the road was adopted by the Petaluma Police Department, and he created a bicycle resource for COTS (Committee on the Shelterless) clients struggling to enter the work force. |
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