I cruise in the middle ring!
I'm 69, not trying to set a speed record. I just do my 20 miles and enjoy being out there commuting with nature.
I see every bird, smell every tree, hear every sound and truly enjoy my rides.
Kids get on me I get in the big ring for a mile or so just to mess with'em. Sometimes a new guy my age tries to show off and I get in the big ring and just let him run himself in the ground. They don't stay around long.
Love life, turn the cranks