I had the pleasure of riding around Regents Park a couple of weeks ago with one of the most misrable old buggers I've ever seen. I say old, he was forty one. We got talking on all things cycling related as you do and then switched to girlfriends/partners and the like. He admitted that since splitting up with his ex five years ago that he'd lost interest in the opposite sex and just did cycling . Yikes!
Is this what happens if you become a single cyclist in your 40's? I split up with my partner at Christmas (mutual descision) and things have been fine psychologically speaking. I've got quite a few female friends but I'm not looking for someone just yet. This guy told me not to bother it ain't worth it.
..I just couldn't believe how negative and miserable he was about life in general considering he has loads of dosh (good job)properties etc . I just told one of my female mates about him and she said "he just needs a spliff and a shag" and he'll be fine again. He says he might come and do some LVRC races with me in the summer. So if I'm not my normal happy self I hope one of you guys will let me know. All together now "single guys clap your hands"
Although as I mentioned his general demeanour was - curmudgeonly old git in his 70's. 
