jollyroger1127,
if your ever in NW Georgia I'll ride with you. I don't care what kind of bike you ride. I ride faster than some and not as fast as others, but the only one I race with is me.
I am 49 and just started riding again about 5 months ago after many years of not riding and had a hard time riding 10 miles. I rode 52 last Saturday and 68 on Sunday. I plan on riding 75 this Saturday.
So just keep riding and if your happy with the bike you ride that is all that matters.