Originally Posted by wpflem

It seems to me that the dominant talk within this 50's group centers around achieving a certain cadence, speed, or distance endurance. That's all fine and well and has it's place, but I'm wondering how many in this group ride mostly for simple pleasure and gentle exercise, say going along slowly enough to smell the roses or departing from the home just long on the bike to fetch a pint of milk?

My wife and I often just ride around our neighborhood like when we were children. Those are some of our best days, no big speed, no great endurance, just delight.