Sedalia Dave Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 In 1951, a 66-year-old Swede crossed the winning line on a rusty old roadster with a flat tyre – and became a cycling legend In 1951, Nils Gustaf Håkansson signed up for the Sverigeloppet endurance race traversing virtually the entire length of Sweden (about 1000 miles). His submission was rejected because of his age – he was 66. Their reasoning was that he would have neither the strength nor the stamina to compete with the 50 other racers, all of whom were less than half his age. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgo Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Very inspiring, i hope i make it to that age in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 If you can grow and maintaIn a beard like that at 66, pedaling a bicycle for 1000 mi should be no issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 11 hours ago, Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme said: If you can grow and maintaIn a beard like that at 66, pedaling a bicycle for 1000 mi should be no issue. A great way to hold snacks so he doesn't have to stop bicycling. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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