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Cycling Over SixtyAuthor: Tom Butler
The Cycling Over Sixty Podcast is meant to provide information and inspiration for anyone wanting to get and stay fit later in life. Host Tom Butler uses his own journey toward fitness as an example of what is possible by committing to healthy lifestyle practices. After decades of inactivity and poor health choices, Tom took on a major cycling challenge at age 60. He successfully completed that challenge and seeing the impact on his health, he determined to never go back to his old way of living. Each week, Tom shares a brief update on the triumphs and challenges of his journey to live a healthy life. Episodes feature guests who share on a variety of fitness related topics. Topics are sometimes chosen because they relate to Tom's journey and other times come from comments by the growing Cycling Over Sixty community. Because cycling is at the heart of Tom's fitness journey, he is frequently joined by guests talking about a wide variety of cycling related subjects.Now in season four, the podcast is focusing a three areas. First is the area of longevity. Guests this season will be asked to give their expert opinion on what it takes to have a long and healthy life. A second area of focus is how to expand the Cycling Over Sixty community so that members have more success and able to connect with other people who want to cycle later in life. And the final focus is on how Tom can expand his cycling horizons and have even bigger adventures that entice him to continue his journey. If you're seeking motivation, expert insights, and a heartwarming story of perseverance, Cycling Over Sixty is for you. Listen in to this fitness expedition as we pedal towards better health and a stronger, fitter future! Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 12
Saturday, 28 March, 2026
Send Me a Text Message Can a simple change in chainring shape unlock more pedaling power? Tom Butler put oval chainrings on two bikes to find out. He also explores the value that bike clubs bring to a community — and suggests it might be bigger than many people think. Then Tom is joined by Dr. Kevin Smith, the clinician behind metabolicsolutions.net and the Chronic Conditions Center in Bethel Park, PA. Dr. Smith brings his knowledge of functional medicine to the podcast, helping listeners understand a more comprehensive view of health. LINKFree Health Quiz: metabolicsolutions.net/metabolic-scorecard/Here is your invitation to join a great launch party for the summer cycling season. Join the Cycling Over Sixty Tour de Cure PNW team. Whether you are local or come out to experience cycling in the great Northwest, I would love to have you help make this a ride with a purpose. And to send a message that the joy of cycling is here for everyone, regardless of age. Go to tour.diabetes.org/teams/CO60I know it is early but we are looking to get the Cycling Over Sixty Tour de Cure team together as soon as possible. You can find all the info at tour.diabetes.org/teams/CO60Thank you Konvergent Wealth for sponsoring CO60 Jerseys for the Tour de Cure!Become a member of the Cycling Over Sixty Strava Club! www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixtyCycling Over Sixty is also on Zwift. Look for our Zwift club!NOTE: I share information about my journey. From time to time that means sharing what I do to stay healthy. None of what I share is meant to be medical advice. Always consult with your physician or other health professionals before making changes. Please send comments, questions and especially content suggestions to me at info@cyclingoversixty.comFollow and comment on Cycling Over Sixty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/Show music is "Come On Out" by Dan Lebowitz. Find him here : lebomusic.com
