Originally Posted by
Machka
You're not serious about that last comment ... are you?!? You wrote it "tongue in cheek" ... right? Or did you mean to type ... now that I'm approaching 80, 50-ish mile rides (21 miles each way + 8 miles) gets harder each year.
If you're not even 50 yet, you should not be finding a casual 50 mile ride that difficult ... unless you've got some sort of medical condition that's holding you up. If you're still reasonably healthy, sure use the busses to go further afield, but get out there and ride!!
I am out of shape for one and yes I do have a couple of medical conditions.
There are alot of people out there like me who would find it difficult to ride 50 miles. Even though I could probably do it, it's something that I would not enjoy. I prefer to ride limited miles and enjoy the cycling.
I happen to think the bus and their bike racks will keep me riding into the winter this year. I really can't wait for the weekends to continue testing new bus lines and riding for free. Having the bus take me to new roads is what it's all about.