If the sea had only one form of fish in it , land would be non existent for humans. If the sky had only one form of bird or insect flying around nothing would grow. And if road cycling were the only form of using a bicycle then the red cross would run of out blood because it would all be used in doping....lol.

Point is that it takes all types to make this world go round. This being an informational internet forum one would expect the "hardcores" to be a major influence. But it really all boils down to you. You need to be happy with what and how you live your life.

However I do love listening to the road cycle club conversations at my bar I work at lol. Goes something like this lol

"Im 65 years old , my family should keep their mouth shut telling me I am risking my life riding a bike on a highway with traffic shoved up my ass! Im not going to sit and grow old on a couch. they can kiss my ass my family can, treating me like a Salmon on their last Salmon run! IM FINE! Other than my hip and my knees but you know ya keep riding cause who the hell are they to tell me what to do...."