Growing Bolder Community

2008 FL state road race championships I had the hardest race of my life today. There was a ringer in my age group who came in from Puerto Rico to contest the event. He had just aged up, and thought he would garner himself a state championship. He was the typical 120 pound rider with a very nice Litespeed bike. The 40 plus age group women raced with us, and they fielded incredible...

I’m fascinated by anyone who outperforms those much younger. Out runs. Out paints. Out thinks. Out dances. Out swims. It never used to happen but it does now with growing frequency. It’s no longer uncommon to create your best work later in life. Sandy Scott is a good example. After whipping everybody in the State of Florida, the 70-year-old cycling superstar moved on the Alabama...