Why Cyclists Quit at 60 and How to Keep Going

Why Most Cyclists Quit After 60 — And How I’m Still Riding 150 Miles a Week at 70 Last updated: — Last updated: October 2025 — Expanded with new stories, internal links, and the complete senior cyclist toolkit. Quick Take: Most cyclists don’t quit after 60 because they lose interest. They quit because pain, fear, and slow recovery pile up—and no one shows them how to adapt. I almost quit too. By changing my pacing, putting comfort first, and treating recovery like part of the ride, I still average 150 miles a week at nearly 70 . You don’t need to ride harder. You need to ride different . Still rolling strong at nearly 70—comfort, mindset, and smarter riding keep me in the saddle. I’ve ridden more than 150,000 miles in my lifetime—and I’m still riding 150 miles a week at almost 70 years old. Here’s the truth most cyclists won’t say out loud: almost every rider I used to roll with has already quit. Not because they stopped loving the bike, b...