I hear you on the cold and food group thing.
As you get older you could do like what I've considered doing — riding my age in "half-miles".
That means on my next birthday I'd have to ride 73 "half-miles" if I felt so inclined. That would be 36.5 actual miles.
__________________
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.