Harrison Ford, 84, shows off his remarkably ripped physique while bike riding by the beach

Harrison Ford, 84, shows off his remarkably ripped physique while bike riding by the beach

Harrison Ford proved age was just a number as he flexed his muscles during a vigorous bike ride by the beach.The 84-year-old Shrinking star looked amazingly fit while pedaling around the Los Angeles coast on what looked like a top-of-the-line mountain bike.The fall weather was fair, which might have explained Ford's smiling good mood.Ford, who has long maintained a very active lifestyle and was seen blowing off some steam during a previous bike ride last month, is said to keep several different bikes that he uses for different terrains including a Cannondale mountain bike for coastal rides, per New York Post.He looked ready for the endurance ride while clad in biking gear that included shorts and a tight-fitting shirt, gloves to better grip the handles with, a protective helmet and sunglasses.Ford is also an avid flyer and owns a diverse collection of aircraft as well, but recently revealed to People he's riding his bike more often these days.Harrison Ford, 84, proved age was just a number as he flexed his muscles during a vigorous bike ride by the beach on SaturdayThe Shrinking star looked amazingly fit while pedaling around on what looked like a top-of-the-line mountain bike'I fly from time to time, but I'm cutting back,' said the actor, who suffered multiple injuries including a broken pelvis, a shattered right ankle, a broken arm and a scalp laceration when his vintage WWII plane crash-landed on a Los Angeles golf course in 2015.'One does not replace the other,' he added. 'But, I used to spend a lot of time flying. Now I spend a lot of time on my bike.'I really enjoy being outside in nature on a bike, and that's recent for me — the last three or four years. I've always ridden bikes, but I've ridden road bikes, and now I enjoy riding mountain bikes. And we have a beautiful place to ride it in here with the Santa Monica Mountains.'Besides cycling, Ford also stays fit playing tennis, doing light resistance training at the gym, skiing and sticking to a healthy diet.Ford has been married to his wife Calista Flockhart for 16 years. He was previously wed to Mary Marquardt from 1963 to 1979 and then to ET screenwriter Melissa Mathison from 1983 until they announced their separation in 2000, with their divorce becoming finalized in 2004.Ford's recent outdoor adventure comes after he teared up as he received his Life Achievement Award at the Actor Awards in March.The acting legend was being honored for his six-decade career at the ceremony, and he delivered a heartfelt speech reflecting on his journey.'I'm in a room of actors, many of whom are here because they've been nominated to receive a prize for their amazing work, while I'm here to receive a prize for… being alive,' Ford quipped on stage.'I really enjoy being outside in nature on a bike,' the acting legend said earlier this year. Above, Ford on September 19 Ford has been married to his wife Calista Flockhart for 16 years. Above, the couple on September 14 Ford thanked his 'extraordinary beautiful wife Calista' in an emotional speech while receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award at the Actor Awards on March 1The world-famous actor announced in August he'll slip back into his role as Indiana Jones in the new Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent attraction at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom. Above, Ford in a still from Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)He became visibly emotional later in his speech as he opened up on how ‘lucky' he has been.'Sometimes we make entertainment; sometimes we make art. Sometimes we're lucky to make 'em both at the same time, and if we're really fortunate, we also get to make a living doing it,' he said.'Success in this business brings a certain freedom that comes with responsibility to support each other, to lift others up when we can, to keep the door open for the next kid, the next lost boy who's looking for a place to belong.'I'm indeed a lucky guy. Lucky to have found my people, lucky to have work that challenges me, lucky to still be doing it. And I don't take that for granted.'I want to say thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart, to my peers, to my extraordinary beautiful wife Calista and my family, who have given me love and courage through all of it, and thank you to SAG-AFTRA for honoring me with this prize.'Ford then added with his typical dry humor: 'This is very encouraging.'Meanwhile, Ford announced he'll slip back into his role as Indiana Jones in the new Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent attraction at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom.Appearing in a pre-recorded message at the D23 fan convention in August, Ford said: 'Hello, D23. Thanks for coming along on all of Indy's adventures. Soon it'll be time for his next ride, and I'm pleased to share that, for the first time ever, I'm the actual model of the Indiana Jones animatronic — fear of snakes included.'I'm excited for you to see his next epic adventure, and I'm coming to Walt Disney World soon.'

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