During Ohio's all-too-short commuting season -- I won't commute in the dark-dark, adverse weather, or when the temps are below 45 in the morning -- hence I only commute from the first of May to about the middle of August. The looks I get from other (car-bound) commuters when they see the white hair at the temples and white mustache it is almost comical. And yet I maintain a riding speed of ~20mph on my 12.5-mile commute each way. 60+ years old, riding a 30-45 year-old 26+-pound (as ridden) classic lugged steel road bike .
The best was a college girl in the car next to me (I ride past a local community college) that made a comment about my 'nice legs' as I was slowing for a traffic light. Then I turned to face her and she saw my 'age' -- her jaw dropped... "Thanks, Honey" was my reply... I couldn't wipe the grin off my face for the rest of my ride to work that day...