The Blog Page

News, commentary and humor about bicycling and other topics of the day

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

75 years young

Longtime Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society member Charles Beil will ride his bicycle tonight to celebrate his 75th birthday.

I can't think of a better way for Charles to celebrate the milestone than to join us on our Wednesday Evening Ride in Millstadt, Ill. Over the years, Charles has been one of our most consistent and loyal riders. I can tell you from years of observing Charles, he is a stronger rider than most people half or even a third his age. Assuming I'm still around for my 75th birthday, I would love to be as strong as Charles.

You can see a photo of Charles along with several other members of the BABES on my account of the 2003 SAGBRAW ride in Wisconsin. The photo was taken by Phil Smith, the same Phil Smith who died earlier this summer in Washington state while on a cross-country ride.

Happy Birthday, Charles, and I know you have plenty of cycling miles left in your legs!

Roger 1 comments 2:25 AM

Comments:

Happy Birthday Charles!!!

Just so ya don't lose interest I have something for you to aspire to!

A few years ago I had the pleasure to ride with a few folks in their 80's, and even met a guy in his 90's, who, a few times a year, still gets in the saddle for a very short spin. ;-D

# posted by

Anonymous : 11:12 AM