Originally Posted by
Rick@OCRR
Interesting reading . . . I've never had a problem with the tone, purpose or anyone's attitude (as expressed in posts) on the 50+ forum.
Obviously others have!
Maybe I'm thick-skinned or let negative comments roll off, but when (for example) I post one of my double century reports and others reply that I'm "crazy" or "nuts" or whatever, because I ride these events, it honestly doesn't bother me.
They're certainly entitled to their opinions, and have no real reason to agree with mine.
Same thing with my fixed gear riding, which others have commented on in a negative way. Maybe riding fixed doesn't work for them; that's fine with me and I'll continue to enjoy it regardless.
Regarding injuries, disease and other aspects of getting older, I usually don't comment unless I have something constructive to add. Note: This is not the same "ignore." Interesting to read, but usually not in my field of knowledge, hence no comments from me.
Rick / OCRR
I am totally impressed that you can ride a double century and are adept with a fixed gear bicycle. This should gives others ideas that they can stretch their targets although most can't equal your success.