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@ianjchip
I've lost my mojo for club rides. They get faster, I get older and slower.
I wouldn't mind being bailed out of the back whilst blowing like a whale - the fact is I never get there! I can't even get on the back!
Instead, I've now taken to getting up later on a weekend and go out for a 30 mile ride on my steamroller and call in for a pint on my way home. Result much happiness.
Old and slow is the way to go and I get to admire the flora and fauna of
my local areas. Basically I set myself the goal of being able to ride 50 mile
touring days in summer. I think I can keep this going for a while. It's liberating in that I don't have to buy the latest kit too.