Young as I feel! But am I mad?

[Jiffer]

Hey Moptop. I think you're awesome! Keep riding your bike and don't let anyone make you feel like you shouldn't. They're just jealous anyway.

I'm certain it will keep you younger and healthier for longer. You go girl!!!

[mimitabby]

Moptop,
i am thrilled to hear from you; welcome to TE. I am approaching my 56th birthday andI hope to keep riding until i can't walk anymore. I think it has already reversed some aging on my part, and it should do the same to you.
best of luck and stay in touch here!

[Crankin]

I hope to ride on into the sunset forever...
I am 53, almost 54 and I don't think I could stop cycling now. I might have to get a different kind of bike eventually, but I will still be riding!
This summer I went on a ride led by an 86 year old man. Several of the members of this group are in their 70s.

[SouthernBelle]

Ditto what they said. I was just looking at photos from the ride I did this weekend and there were women of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds, on every kind of bike you can imagine. I'm 52 and only wish I had started much younger.

[Zen]

I'm 52 and only wish I had started much younger.

I hear you there.

[RoadRaven]

...wish I had started much younger.

I hear you there.

Ditto... ditto...

[SouthernBelle]

I thought this would be a good spot to post the link to the short route pictures from my ride this weekend. It shows an amazingly diverse group of women riders:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/billsab...7601932330246/

All ages, sizes, ethnic backgrounds, abilities, even bikes!

[Python]

I'm 50 and only took up cycling last year after a gap of over 40 years

Great way to get from A to B, have fun, save money, help the environment and keep fit all at the same time