Originally Posted By: cyclinggal
Humlan and Dancer - I did not take up cycling until 5 years ago at age 62. A cyclist friend kept urging me to try it and so I bought a "hybrid" (a little heavier and with knobbier tires) for about $400. After a couple rides, I was hooked, and later bought a woman's road bike and started a bike group. Best thing I ever did. A lot of it has to do with attitude. If this is something you really want to do, go for it and look at it as another adventure in your life. You meet wonderful people cycling.


Cyclinggal hope the yard looks ok / repaired (?) by now. Did it get cold in Arkansas during power outtage? That's great to start up a riding group. So how often does your bike group ride? Are most people there in your age bracket.

I don't think I can have a bike with dropped down curved handlebars at this time in life..my neck would protest after a long while. People that one meets in cycling circles are usually a great bunch of people. Overall I find regular cyclists, men and women, they tend to be pragmatic but fun at heart people..leaning towards self-sufficiency and self-determination. There is something about being on the bike that encourages this type of behaviour.
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