Beginning of rant

OK - today my wife and I did a local ride, the Greenwood Village Goose Chase, which is a pricey ride followed by a supposedly "gourmet" lunch.

The rides are 42 miles, 30 and 15. There is also a 5k and 10 k walk/run. Originally I was going to do the 42, and my wife the 15. But, since she is now recovering from her post-herpetic-neuralgia, and it was to be a big day for her, I kicked myself in the butt, and said, "You dufus - this is the day to support your wife, forget the 42 miler." So, I rode the 15 miles with her. It was a good challenge for her, and there were a number of small hills and inclines.

Anyway, we got back and had lunch and were sitting across from some volunteers.

First volunteer - "Oh, did you do the WALK today?"

Nope, we did the 15 mile ride. Big look of surprise on the volunteers face. (YOU did the bicycle ride?)

A bit later, another volunteer.

Same question, same response.

A bit later, another volunteer.

Same question, same response.

Now, I know we both look our ages (66 me 68 wife - and those aren't metric years!). But, wow. The assumptions about what someone our age can accomplish discourages me.

At least the third volunteer noted my Santa Fe Century T-Shirt, and then further asked. "Do you go from place to place to do rides?" We said "yes."

And she WAS impressed.

It is a bit discouraging when you know that your age is showing a bit when folks assume you can only do walks!

End of rant.

No response required - just needed to rant for a moment.