"What the heck does age have to do with speed? "

If you go slower, when you fall down go boom it doesn't hurt so much!
Gave my bike to my kid, I just could not get comfortable on it.
Oh, and I am completely out of shape. Well, I do do have a shape. Round is a shape...<G>

Maybe now that's it's cooled off a bit here in Texas, I can find a different style bike.
Take care and ride safe.
mary