I've been in and out of FiftyPlus for some years now and have recently returned to posting. Previous to 2008, I was "CrossChain" but changed my screen name. I recall periods of warm encouragement here and times of trolls, hurt feelings, and abrupt departures.

Some names whom I've admired I just don't see anymore. I hope they are well and still riding. Of those still present, I recall Stapfam when he mostly rode mountain bike... NOS when he first got his Habanero, Hermes was always a high achiever on the cutting edge, George when first started riding and so on. This forum gets out of balance sometimes, but natural good sense and friendliness seem to pull things back each time.

Fifty Plus has added much to my quality of riding and general pleasure in all things bike. I'm counting on its future... which includes the return of Stapfam.