Retirees what is your typical day

westv

Sorry if I missed it but what does TED stand for? 

MallyGirl

westv said:

Sorry if I missed it but what does TED stand for? 

originally technology, entertainment and design but these days it is just short talks on youtube about all sorts of topics

saucer

Sea_Shell said:

saucer said:

I’ve just looked at it. It’s what I would have expected and consistent with the understanding that we all need to feel useful in some way, or we get depressed. What makes us feel useful is going to vary a lot and might be volunteering for some, or answering forum threads for others. 

I am without use... other than on here.

Even then, that's debatable 🤣🤣

Don’t be so modest 

Bostonerimus1

Bianchiintenso said:

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Ganga said:

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sgx2000 said:

Bostonerimus1 said:

8:00 am telecon with folks who employ me to do some some contract engineering.
Then 25 mile bike ride to a cafe (coffee, beef-jalepeno and horseradish cream sandwich, raspberry square) and 25 miles back home. Listened to "The Rest is History" podcasts on Martin Luther.
Afternoon spent re seeding bare spots on the lawn and sat down and drank two beers while I admired my work.

Apart from the bike rides & contract work
It sounds marvelous 

I will charge 1hr for the telecon and I think I said two sentences. Enjoying the bike ride or not depends on how much you like cycling. It's a great low impact way to keep fit so ideal for older folks as it's easy on the joints.

But i always find it hard on my bum 

Yes that's a common complaint which can be fixed with the right cycling shorts/pad, saddle and a bike fit. Also the more you ride your bike the more you will get use to it and the aches and pains lessen.

I ride twice a week to get in between 60-100 miles total, 25 years ago had a bike fit and it became apparent straightway that my knees were doing to much work, (seat 1cm too low and 2cm too far back) straight after the fit I could feel the benefit , the power was coming from my thighs and the knee pain disappeared for good, also had a seat fit where they sit you on a gel pad to mark sit bones, the comfort difference was immediate , I've done lots of sports in my time and cycling as far and away the most expensive (too many bikes!!)  but also the most enjoyable. Recently bought an e-gravel bike, just to get off the roads and onto rough bridleways in the hills and surprisingly when getting back on the lightweight road bike it's even easier to ride

I'd recommend cycling as a sport for older people because it is low impact and also it can be a great way to meet people and make new friends. You often strike up conversations with other cyclists and you will have a local club with rides for riders of all abilities. But you don't need to think of cycling as a sport as it can just be a part of your day and save you money on bus fares and running the car if you use a bike to do the shopping etc.

I try to get out every other day for a long ride and my holidays are usually designed around a bike tour. I will book hotels with my phone a couple of days ahead, one concession I make for age is I don't camp anymore.

FIREmenow

Bostonerimus1 said:

I'd recommend cycling as a sport for older people because it is low impact and also it can be a great way to meet people and make new friends. 

And here I was, thinking how if I retired and took up cycling no one would be able to talk to me: heaven!

westv

I would have thought falling off was the downside of cycling. 

LHW99

westv said:

I would have thought falling off was the downside of cycling. 

Definately not an upside (unless its upside-down )

Bostonerimus1

westv said:

I would have thought falling off was the downside of cycling. 

Yes that’s a negative. But actually things like cycling help to keep your joints healthy and promote bone density/health so it helps you avoid breaking a bone in daily life. Swimming will also do that. I cycle because I enjoy it and the mental benefits are probably more important to me than the physical.

Beddie

Bostonerimus1 said:

Bianchiintenso said:

Bostonerimus1 said:

Ganga said:

Bostonerimus1 said:

sgx2000 said:

Bostonerimus1 said:

8:00 am telecon with folks who employ me to do some some contract engineering.
Then 25 mile bike ride to a cafe (coffee, beef-jalepeno and horseradish cream sandwich, raspberry square) and 25 miles back home. Listened to "The Rest is History" podcasts on Martin Luther.
Afternoon spent re seeding bare spots on the lawn and sat down and drank two beers while I admired my work.

Apart from the bike rides & contract work
It sounds marvelous 

I will charge 1hr for the telecon and I think I said two sentences. Enjoying the bike ride or not depends on how much you like cycling. It's a great low impact way to keep fit so ideal for older folks as it's easy on the joints.

But i always find it hard on my bum 

Yes that's a common complaint which can be fixed with the right cycling shorts/pad, saddle and a bike fit. Also the more you ride your bike the more you will get use to it and the aches and pains lessen.

I ride twice a week to get in between 60-100 miles total, 25 years ago had a bike fit and it became apparent straightway that my knees were doing to much work, (seat 1cm too low and 2cm too far back) straight after the fit I could feel the benefit , the power was coming from my thighs and the knee pain disappeared for good, also had a seat fit where they sit you on a gel pad to mark sit bones, the comfort difference was immediate , I've done lots of sports in my time and cycling as far and away the most expensive (too many bikes!!)  but also the most enjoyable. Recently bought an e-gravel bike, just to get off the roads and onto rough bridleways in the hills and surprisingly when getting back on the lightweight road bike it's even easier to ride

I'd recommend cycling as a sport for older people because it is low impact and also it can be a great way to meet people and make new friends. You often strike up conversations with other cyclists and you will have a local club with rides for riders of all abilities. But you don't need to think of cycling as a sport as it can just be a part of your day and save you money on bus fares and running the car if you use a bike to do the shopping etc.

I try to get out every other day for a long ride and my holidays are usually designed around a bike tour. I will book hotels with my phone a couple of days ahead, one concession I make for age is I don't camp anymore.

The problem with using your bike for errands or shopping trips is having to lock it somewhere. It will be stolen soon enough, even with the best locks. I only cycle for leisure, go out and come back again!

westv

I'll stick to walking hehe!