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Click here to read the article about the Holstein 100 ____________________ 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 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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Voted the Best Century
2011 Major Sponsors:
2011 Sponsors: Brickmaiden Breads Frank Howard Allen Marin Amateur Radio Society Nicasio Valley Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company Ram Printing Sacred Heart Church Laurie Sawyer, Artist Studio Weeren Tony's Seafood
Comments by last year's riders "You Rock!" ... “I’ve done the ride before. It’s the best ride in California” ... “It was all great. Quick, efficient check-in” "Route is so beautiful. Rest stops were numerous and well stocked and not crowded. Nice support staff” “Exceeded my expectations.” ... “I had the feeling that the cattle were talking about me as I rode past. Please, tell them not to do that.”
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