I rode my first bike race as a 15 year old Junior in NYC's Central Park. Bikes and endurance sports have been an abiding passion of mine for all of my adult life. Close to 60 years of riding and competing have left me a bit jaded; and with chronic lower back pain along with arthritic knees etc. But, just when I thought there was nothing new for me to try, along comes gravel riding and bikes. I was also fortunate to have moved from suburban NYC, to rural southern NH in 2013. I now live on a dirt road; in a town with a population of 1700. Miles and miles of dirt roads and trails to explore. It's nice to be a beginner again. As a 74 year old newbie, I want to thank all the folks that have helped me out on this forum. Thanks for the advice - and most of all, for your patience.
