Originally Posted by TriDanny47

I hope the smiley emoticon means you aren't really embarrassed, but writing/saying this tongue in cheek.

Let's see ... Part way through a 50 mile ride into a strong headwind at age 70 ... In a country where morbid obesity and the diseases it brings are rampant ... You realize you are probably in the top 10% of American men your age in physical fitness if you can ride 50 miles?

Nothing to be embarrassed about IMHO. You're out there doing what most Americans can't ... And worse yet, won't .... After all, cycling (or any fitness activity) is "hard" compared to the 64 ounce Super Big Gulp or Double Whopper with cheese bicep curl.