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At 92, He Took On One of the Toughest Gravel Races in the World. Here’s What Happened Next
- 92-year-old Fred Schmid, a winner of over 30 national titles in cycling, took on the challenging UNBOUND gravel race.
- Schmid faced heat exhaustion symptoms at mile 115 during a previous UNBOUND race but attempted it again recently.
- His cycling passion traces back to childhood in Tanzania, where bikes were scarce, teaching himself to ride on rugged terrains.
- During WWII rubber shortages, he rode on wheelchair tires and then full-sized bikes after moving to the U.S.
- At 61, Schmid resumed cycling when his wife gifted him a mountain bike, sparking his love for exploration.
- Being active as a land surveyor for 50 years kept him moving and maintaining his perseverance.
- Schmid values the riding community, enjoying the camaraderie and support from friends and coaches, striving to emulate endurance adventurers.
- Despite slowing down with age, Schmid finds the same challenge in cycling and enjoys the experience, even though he didn't finish the recent UNBOUND race.
- He cherishes the countryside views, wildlife, night rides, and feed zones, finding cycling to be an enjoyable adventure.
- Schmid's simple love for cycling and the joy it brings since childhood remain the core reasons driving his participation in challenging rides.
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