Nice to see gals out there my age riding! I am 52, will be 53 the end of February. When I turned the big five O I did three big rides that year (something to prove to myself?) . . . RAMROD, Tour de Blast, and Pedal the Pinchot.

I grew up in a small suburban town on the banks of the Allegheny River just northeast of Pittsburgh. I remember riding my bike with my friends for all of our town's parades. Decked out with handlebar tassles, cards in the spokes, and ringing bicycle bells. I must admit I had a great childhood! Growing up in the 60s was awesome!