Originally Posted by Papa Tom

Two things I do not believe have been mentioned here are age and gender, I think there is a certain level of hesitation both genders have when they see a man hanging out alone anywhere. For some, this is creepy; for others, there is often, at least, some level of suspicion. And when that man is beyond his youth, even by a few years, he may as well be invisible.

I recently started a thread on the Fifty-Plus group about how people ignore me now when I pull into a town on my bike. In my thirties, other cyclists wanted to hear about my ride and young women wanted to talk to me - about anything - in restaurants. At 57, people seem to want to keep their distance, as if I pose some kind of threat.

To the OP: We know your gender, but I am curious toknow your age.