I'm not out to justify my fear and age..it's just for myself at the back of mind since my 20's: I never want to take my indpendent mobility for granted. After university, I worked for 3 years in a rehabilitation hospital for spinal cord injured adults who became paralyzed for life via accidents, gunshot or traumatic sports injuries. I was in my early 20's.

I returned to cycling at 32 yrs.. It was an major wake-up call to take advantage of my ability to walk, bike and good health. So I don't spend much time worrying if I'm too slow, fearful on the bike. If I am, doesn't matter. I'm still enjoying myself.