Justice Breyer has shoulder surgery after bike accident

[frazzled]

16. Maybe convince them to do spin class or stationary gym bike?

My husband did spin classes to build up his strength for about eight months after his accident. And then he finally got the courage to get back on the road, which I regret. I worry about him every day.

It IS dangerous out there, and not just for older riders. A chink in the pavement that you don't see can send you flying. One of my brother's injuries was due to a dog running out and another cyclist swerving, hitting my brother and sending him over a ravine. It's just a dangerous sport because no matter how good you are, unforeseen things can knock you off that thin tread of tire as you're pumping at fast speeds.

On the other hand, it's probably keeping your parents fit and young ... and happy. And you can't treat your parents like children.