Originally Posted by
slorollin
At 63 with the various orthopedic issues that accompany this advanced state I've decided to no longer participate in ANY group rides. Every fall I've taken in the last few years has been caused by a less experienced rider taking me out with the exception of one dog bite. An injury can linger for months and months. From now on, if I'm going down it will be due to my own ineptitude.
Amen. You nailed it with this.
I have two athletic passions - cycling and alpine skiing. An injury in either cuts short the season I'm in and probably takes out the next season of the one coming up. Not willing to pay that price.
J.
J.