Is cycling like fine wine?

We all like new things, don\’t we? But some things, on the other hand, get better with age. Wine, for one (or so they say). It\’s great to know that we can add cycling to the list. Check out my views on these items:

#1. Appreciating the ride is why I ride in the first place. My legs enjoyed it from the first mile.

#2. Minor mishaps, they say? I\’m not so sure I agree with that one. A flat is still a big deal for me; I\’m all thumbs at changing a tube. Neither do I consider it \”minor\” to run out of water miles from a chance to get more.

#3. As for cycling community, sometimes I wish I had a riding partner or two. I used to ride with a group on Saturday mornings. For several reasons I had to give it up. Maybe after I\’m retired I can start again?

#4. I agree with this one: why make every ride a race? In fact, I haven\’t done a single race yet. Maybe I never will. I know this, at my age I\’m far too old to entertain notions of \”going pro\”.

#5. Do I have serious miles in my legs? I\’ll say! Over 45,000 and counting. And I\’ll bet some riders have much more! After all, I only began in November 2009.

#6. I\’ve found that layering can be tricky. I guess I haven\’t been riding long enough!

#7. Do I know what I like? Sure! I like what I have. Well, most of it, anyway. Good thing, too. My budget is a modest one.

#8. Do I ever defy expectations? YES!! I defied my own expectations when, ultimately, I did a century on an adult tricycle.

So keep riding! Cycling is like fine wine; it gets better with age. You never know what you might achieve.