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Practical, low-risk strategies help people over 60 ride more, reduce pain, improve safety, and enjoy cycling into their seventies.
The new version retains the same DNA that made the original 5D a standout, including its signature wing tops and cool forward sweep, while trimming weight, lowering stack height, and broadening fit options. Add in updated internals for entirely hidden routing, and you get a lighter, stiffer, and more comfortable cockpit that fits more bikes and more riders than ever.
Every so often, when I get into a groove and push the miles or intensity a little too hard, my shins let me know. That sharp, nagging discomfort tells me I've crossed the line into overtraining. These days, when I feel it start, I immediately back off fewer hills, easier cadence, maybe even an extra rest day. Within a few days, the pain usually eases up. It's a good reminder that recovery is part of training, not separate from it.