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Anyone else here try this crazy stuff at our age?
Yes, and I'm a bit older, been at it for >40 years.
Riding fixed gear on the road was what club cyclists did in the winter "back when", it was the norm.
Still at it today regardless of season.
It's certainly not crazy by any means for a person of a certain age but it does require commitment to technique and proper kit, but promotes an efficient fluid pedaling technique not possible w/ FW riding.
Good on you, welcome to FG cycling.
Read Sheldon Brown on FG road stuff:
http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed/
-Bandera