Well i honestly consider myself a decent rider but i have a ton to learn. i'm not good by my own standards but i may be there some day. I know this needs to be my mindset but it's difficult when both teams and event organizers say stuff like. "you are so strong, you have a ton of talent" and "If you keep riding like you're riding you'll go very far in this sport"

compliments are such a love/hate thing. I love hearing them but i hate what it does to my ego. I'm conscious of that though so i try to keep it in check.

luckily most of the oldies aren't grumpy around these parts. I did my first group ride with a bunch of 55+ guys. Awesome dudes.