The fountain of youth
 

Took out the old girl beautiful 26 inch hard tail with smooth Thudbuster 9 speed wigh single chain ring and had a blast
i usually ride road but in prep for my 1st mtb race in 15 years or more i took s ride and felt like i was 25 again.
I have no skill but on rolling stuff I feel great 👍🏿

Recently started doing more riding on my 26 hardtail as well. And like yourself, having a blast-tho I'm certainly not racing. It's amazing how getting out and hitting the trails will make you feel young again! (I certainly don't feel like 68 when I'm out there!)