Good morning!

So I'm nearly 30 years old, recently married, and have been a very seasonal rider for the last decade since I became passionate about bicycles. I've been strictly riding road bikes with drop handlebars and rather aggressive fit and stance for most of that time, and love going fast and far... But, I find that taking the time to train up for proper rides, then actually getting out for a long day with all of life's priorities, is becoming unrealistic.

I recently finished swapping some old-fashioned upright bars onto my Centurion Le Mans with fixed/single speed cogs. I was able to get out for a 34 mile ride out in the valley with just a bit of headwind and was pleasantly surprised by my pace - nearly 16mph average, or as well as I'm doing on my 1986 Club Fuji as of late. The upright riding position feels safer and more pleasant, and I don't have any fear of stress or fatigue in my upper back, neck, shoulders, or bum, like I do when I'm out all morning on a more race-oriented machine, and it just seems to make sense.

I have six road bikes, three still to complete restorations on. I love how they look. I love the speed... But I'm beginning to question whether I really love riding them that much, nor whether I should be. Has anyone faced this crisis? Any happy converts? Anyone going out for century Sunday rides on roadsters, or out doing touring? I'd love some feedback. Cheers!

-Gregory