A lot of things in cycling are "over-rated", please just go out and ride

[joosttx]

well some kinds of bike riding are not overrated.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by earlfoss

I think the rebuttal to the OP was valuable and made a good point.

I do too and it doesn't mean the poster is 'angry', he just doesn't agree with the post, the point of view, the 'tone', even tho that can be tough to discern. ---
-'Pal''s response, 'I expected that from you', wasn't any better..
Also, 'I'm still listening'..categorizing responses/people? 2 way street...

discussion group, discuss...or don't.

[djg]

Originally Posted by beeatnik

Matching your panties to your socks is overrated.
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People match things to their socks? Heck, I thought the fashion/laundry challenge was matching one sock to the other. Which, thank you very much, I manage more often than not. I mean, not always, but most days.

[tbike4]

Originally Posted by djg

People match things to their socks? Heck, I thought the fashion/laundry challenge was matching one sock to the other. Which, thank you very much, I manage more often than not. I mean, not always, but most days.

Anti- sock matching is the thing. I am an older person and enjoy being able to wear things like wild socks and jerseys. I do pretty well keeping up with the group ride and the younger guys. Being able to ride is the thing. Deciding which bike to take out can be a struggle.

[Kingfisher]

this is me too...history of cancer and other issues, now every ride is a blessing no matter how far or fast

Originally Posted by Johnnysmooth

I use to race and still have a couple of great racing bikes. Did long rides, short intervals, you name it to train for races. Was particularly good on the hills.

Then bottom dropped out, diagnosed with gastrinoma (form of cancer). That was nine yrs ago. Hematocrit plummeted (46 to 28), chemo has taken its toll - hills are no longer my forte.

But cycling is still there for me.

Although my rides are not as hard, as fast or as far, I still love riding a beautiful bike be it in the woods or on the road - its all good. And does it ever help when I am feeling down. No matter how I might feel, a good ride always lifts my spirits.

Just keep riding, however you like and be grateful that you can.

[gary_a_gooner]

Originally Posted by beeatnik

Matching your panties to your socks is overrated.

My one rule with socks is that they cannot match with any part of my outfit.