When should we stop riding? -- perspectives of an older rider
- Thread starter oldapeman
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Hooli
Big Ugly
I think I know who you're talking about. He's a semi-regular up in the Santa Cruz Mountains. :ride
KittenMeat
Life: It's Terminal!
make sure you get a few opinions. Make sure you find a doctor who is motorcycle friendly.
I can recommend our own Dr. flash gordon as a primary care doc, moto journalist, and he can probably put you in touch with the right people for a 2nd look.
can't hurt to give him a call. too many physicians hate you for riding.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/flash-gordon-md-greenbrae-2
JimDoyleR6
Koda's buddy AFM/FIM #40
Too old??
Well, I moved to Reno and sure miss 84-35-9 and brekkie at Alices!! I currently ride a Panigale 899, last years model and now Ducati brought out a 959!! I may have to update AGAIN!! Not looking to retire from riding yet as I am only 82 years young…Keep the rubber side down, guys (and gals)!!
Well, I moved to Reno and sure miss 84-35-9 and brekkie at Alices!! I currently ride a Panigale 899, last years model and now Ducati brought out a 959!! I may have to update AGAIN!! Not looking to retire from riding yet as I am only 82 years young…Keep the rubber side down, guys (and gals)!!
EastBayDave
- Kawasaki Fanatic -
This is the guy I recommend; Dr. Gregg Pottorff in Castro Valley, CA. Just off of I-580, he's central bay located. Previous doc's only prescribed Cortisone shots; this guy fixed me me up surgically. Below is his website...:
http://www.sutterhealth.org/dr-gregg-t-pottorff.html
Years ago after I had spent 3+ years trying to find a Orthopedic Surgeon who didn't discriminate against riders. All of them were highly discriminating against riders, putting me thru years of useless Cortisone shots. Go to Gregg & he did a quick surgery, & he gave me my shoulder back which was non-operational before. Now it works great! :teeth
I love this guy & next time I'm injured, I'm going right back to him...:thumbup
http://www.sutterhealth.org/dr-gregg-t-pottorff.html
Years ago after I had spent 3+ years trying to find a Orthopedic Surgeon who didn't discriminate against riders. All of them were highly discriminating against riders, putting me thru years of useless Cortisone shots. Go to Gregg & he did a quick surgery, & he gave me my shoulder back which was non-operational before. Now it works great! :teeth
I love this guy & next time I'm injured, I'm going right back to him...:thumbup
Something I learned from experienced riders when I first started riding properly 3 years ago: it is not whether but when an accident will happen. Sobering. This, combined with my own lesson learning on a scooter in Beijing, has made me not just a cautious (though confident 
) rider, but sometimes an ambivalent one.
) rider, but sometimes an ambivalent one.Schnellbandit
I see 4 lights!
Something I learned from experienced riders when I first started riding properly 3 years ago: it is not whether but when an accident will happen. Sobering. This, combined with my own lesson learning on a scooter in Beijing, has made me not just a cautious (though confident
Not too sure about that. The old cliche of "it's not if but when..." can be applied anything. Some people ride almost their entire lives and never get into an accident on a bike. Who always puts out the not if but when? The ones who got into accidents and don't believe anyone can go through life and not get into one.
There is absolutely no reason you must get into an accident just because others have. Fatalistic thinking is dangerous. When a person believes no matter what, they will get into an accident, it's their belief that will likely create the conditions that guarantee it.
If it happens it does but thinking no matter what you do it doesn't matter because your accident is 100% a part of your future seems strange. Those are people to stay away from, as far away as you can get.
As for the age deal and when "we" should stop riding. Your body will tell you when to stop riding, there is no "we". Each of us is so unique even trying to apply some criteria to it is meaningless. When someone tells you you're too old to do something, thats just another one to avoid, they're probably already given up anyway.
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Maddevill
KNGKAW
My wife used to have her own bike. But she's short and kept falling over at stops. Kind of shook her confidence. But she's a great passenger, loves to go fast. However, in 3 years, at the age of 62, she plans to get a CanAm Spyder. We test rode one, I rode bitch and she loved it. Just counting the days to retirement....
EastBayDave
- Kawasaki Fanatic -
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afm199
Well-known member
I love this shit. I want to ride till I can't ride anymore.
Hooli
Big Ugly
But I bet you love your 750 more... :ride
EastBayDave
- Kawasaki Fanatic -
:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup :afm199 :ride
Son-of-Ricardo
On with the show...
I was faced with this recently - crash in March sidelined me for a few months (no gym, no cycling), then in August was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis on both hips with the left being severe (pain!). The orthopedic surgeon recommended a total hip replacement surgery as my physical therapy results have not been very good. I was discouraged, to say the least, that at age 50 I'm needing a full hip replacement. I could stop riding (which is what aggravates my hip the most) and tolerate the pain or get the surgery and move on. I opted for surgery... BUT... after a recent second opinion, I learned my cartilage was quite intact and that surgery wasn't the first option I should consider.
So I'm back to PT and cycling again (20 miles on my road bike last night) and my hip feels so much better! I've also been on my motorcycle 4 times since then and realize I can NEVER be away from two wheels. Until I'm physically unable to safely control a motorcycle, my riding days are enthusiastically alive!
So I'm back to PT and cycling again (20 miles on my road bike last night) and my hip feels so much better! I've also been on my motorcycle 4 times since then and realize I can NEVER be away from two wheels. Until I'm physically unable to safely control a motorcycle, my riding days are enthusiastically alive!
dravnx
Well-known member
I had dinner with a bunch of my Northbay riding buddies last night (we do this every Thursday if anyone is interested). Dony, one of the old farts, showed up on his bike. He's 84. Dony has some arthritis and has trouble dealing with a clutch so his son's bought him an Aprilia Mana so he could keep riding. Dony's riding stories are epic.
