For many years (even when gainfully employed), I rode about 10-12K a year (between two Interstates). But that dropped off sharply the last 5-6 years or so. Age, much work about the house and yard, and too hot and too cold.
The last month, since the temps have finally dropped, I've been going out 3 to 5 hours about every other day (retirement's grand). And enjoying the hell out of myself. And sharpening up the riding skills. Had a young man pacing me today (1200 Triump) for about a half hour through moderate traffic (getting out to the horse country), and at a lite he pulled up and said "man you ride the piss out of that thing."
"From time to time, I do. When it's crowded, my fangs come out. Out in the sticks, I like to take it easy."
When the light changed, I told him to lead off, and he said "no, I like watching you ride."
Not bad for 71.
