Big1,
Sorry to hear about losing your mother, that one is a real blow to any of us.
Welcome to the 50+ Forum, glad that you are getting the 'Mount shaped up and ready to ride. Don't sweat the wardrobe, we run the gamut here in our sartorial choices, everything from shorts and sandals to team kit and the points in between. At our age we pretty much don't care what others think about that, we just like to ride and enjoy the miles.
Bill
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Semper Fi, USMC, 1975-1977
I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13