'47

As several have implied, by our age we've earned the "right" to appear as we want because we've accumulated dignity without self-consciousness. Let those who worry about pretense and the fleeting opinions of others be self-conscious. Bette Davis said "Getting old ain't for sissies". If you out there riding hard (and that's a relative term), then wear whatever the hell brings you pleasure-- and the confidence you radiate will defuse any criticism from the smug or envious.

I have a neighbor who's disabled and rides a monster trike. Two trips around the block and he's fairly fried...but he's out there rain or shine. I may have to get him a jersey-- he's earned it as much as the local 24 year old criterium ace.