>>>So scaling back. Why**********??<<<<<

Whooooooaaaa, Nellie!!!!!!!

"Scaling back" wasn't meant as slowing down or riding less! I was just referring to the fact that I am re-evaluating certain aspects of my riding and making some adjustments to keep it interesting! If you look back to the beginning, you'll see that this whole thread started as a tongue-in-cheek announcement that I have shed my toe clips.

At 49, I am riding more than ever, and I never stop thinking about the next tour, the next commute to work, or the next ride around the block. I don't think anyone needs to "scale back" in the way you interpreted my thread title. Sorry if I didn't communicate that well!

OP