Great article, and a timely one for me today. Early today I was wondering if I was getting old and maybe to old to be riding. I saw a busa rider rolling down the highway in a t-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes. And, I thought "thats stupid" he should have on some protective gear if he's gonna roll at those speeds on the highway. Then I thought maybe I'm just getting old and becoming "too safe" since I always at least wear a riding jacket, gloves, and jeans or my riding pants.
So thanks for reminding me that I'm not "getting old", but just "old enough" to know that anything can happen on a bike and its best to be prepared as best I can.