touring

[Dave48]

12 years ago I had several mates who would come out riding at weekends. We were a mixed bunch but all in our early 50s-some with SWIMBOs, kids, most with jobs Mon-Fri. My partner rode with me for the 4 years we were together before she lost her battle with the dreaded cancer. After she died I took early retirement and now I have all the time in the world but, like Les72,mainly find myself riding solo these days. Have ridden Ireland on my own but didn't enjoy as much as riding in company. Have 2 younger friends one 38(female) the other 52(male) both on125s with L plates and their sense of adventure far exceeds the guys I used to ride with who have all either stopped riding or never want to go out unless I can guarantee them wall to wall sunshine!
Have come to believe that a lot of this ageing process is a state of mind-but its best to do things while we still can-thank God for bikes! :lol