I like the number of responses to your thread! I am just about 51 and I live in Auburn (Lake of the Pines, which is getting close to Grass Valley) and ride my bike to work every day, rain or shine. I have done this now for 4.5 years and my wife and I also got rid of our second car like you did. It feels good, doesn't it, to help the environment and your health at the same time. I look forward to my ride every time! It is a good pace to travel, huh?
Peace,
Steve