I just started riding again myself. I’m 54 and use to be a pretty aggressive rider. I got away from the physical activity thing and now I’m feeling old and fat. I’ve always enjoyed biking and now that I have realized that I need to get out and exercise I cant think of a better thing to do. I find that I really don’t care anymore if I’m killing it or not; I’m just pushing myself enough to feel good when I’m done and enjoying being outside. Like you I would like to find some riders my age to go riding with. I’m in Sutherlin Oregon.