Ever been to Daytona Beach during Bike Week? Plenty of edgy old dudes revving full throat Harleys. They sport grins and beards flowing in the wind. Shaved heads everywhere.
Most of them don't bother wearing colors because they are not affiliated. They are edgy loners whose tattoos tell their stories.
Think again if you think that edgy old dudes are just bikers. There's a place called Sebastian Inlet about an hour south of Daytona. They call it the best surf in Florida. There are old and young surfers. The younger ones give respect to the old dudes if they show some skill and edge.
But edgy old dudes also like their rods and custom metal. I went to St. Petersburg because there was a car show and auction. There were flames and chrome everywhere. Most of the owners, beaming with pride, were older guys - late fifties and into their sixties who were finally able to live their dreams.
These old guys have become edgy old dudes.
They are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and brothers sporting shaved heads, beards, earrings, and ponytails. But the thing they all have in common is that they do not want to die having wished they had done things instead of actually doing them.
Mountain and road bikes - either pedals or throttles are ridden by edgy old dudes. Offshore kayaks paddle with the sharks and rapid running Kamakazis run the summer rivers. They snowboard, ski, and climb mountains.
Money, time, attitude and good health drive these guys. A couple of senior California surfers understood this a few years ago when they created Old Guys Rule. Now it is gold in their pockets. Our hats are off to them for recognizing a trend and acting.
But now its time to move closer to the edge. These Old Guys are stretching lifes envelope until it bursts. And they are not backing down. Every one of you knows some dudes. Lots of them are old. Only some are edgy. Show that you recognize Edgy Old Dudes.
Most of them don't bother wearing colors because they are not affiliated. They are edgy loners whose tattoos tell their stories.
Think again if you think that edgy old dudes are just bikers. There's a place called Sebastian Inlet about an hour south of Daytona. They call it the best surf in Florida. There are old and young surfers. The younger ones give respect to the old dudes if they show some skill and edge.
But edgy old dudes also like their rods and custom metal. I went to St. Petersburg because there was a car show and auction. There were flames and chrome everywhere. Most of the owners, beaming with pride, were older guys - late fifties and into their sixties who were finally able to live their dreams.
These old guys have become edgy old dudes.
They are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and brothers sporting shaved heads, beards, earrings, and ponytails. But the thing they all have in common is that they do not want to die having wished they had done things instead of actually doing them.
Mountain and road bikes - either pedals or throttles are ridden by edgy old dudes. Offshore kayaks paddle with the sharks and rapid running Kamakazis run the summer rivers. They snowboard, ski, and climb mountains.
Money, time, attitude and good health drive these guys. A couple of senior California surfers understood this a few years ago when they created Old Guys Rule. Now it is gold in their pockets. Our hats are off to them for recognizing a trend and acting.
But now its time to move closer to the edge. These Old Guys are stretching lifes envelope until it bursts. And they are not backing down. Every one of you knows some dudes. Lots of them are old. Only some are edgy. Show that you recognize Edgy Old Dudes.
About the Author:
The author, Dennis Kiefer, is an edgy old dude. Or at least that is what his wife says. He writesas a jobbut goes out of his to live life to the hilt. His website, edgyolddudes.com has articles, advice, and a new line of merchandise to show your edge. Daughters, granddaughters, wives, neices - listen up and show your edgy old dudes some love.
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