I retired early a few years ago and took up cycling in 2013 after decades off the bike.

The last few months, however, I've worked part-time at our local University as a "Standardized Patient", a sort of medical actor assisting with student education and testing. In those roles I have, for example, been a distraught husband, had gallstones, bone cancer, mini-strokes, angina, and led a high-risk gay lifestyle. The irony is that with my regular cycling and improved diet etc. I'm healthier now vs my age than since my '20s.

The commute is 3.1 miles each way (through a 120' river valley) and I've cycled every time. Friday was a refreshing -7°C/20°F with a west wind. My intention is to ride it all winter. The studs are on.