I vote for your buying the Giant OCR A1W!!! Very cool, beautiful bike. Sounds like the ride is just what you are looking for. Go for it!

You are NEVER too old! I am 58 and just bought a Bianchi C2C. I consider myself a casual rider, haven't ridden a road bike in 17 years. I'm doing it because I want to and still can. Riding relaxes the mind, brings the body into balance, keeps you young. It doesn't matter if you ride 5 miles or 50. If you love something, then do it with style.

If you look fast, you don't have to be fast