Hi, at 74, I have just completed a ride from VeraCruz, Mexico, to Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego on a 125 Honda cg. 22,000 Ks and a top altitude of 4,700 metres. Three punctures, no other problem. I missed out on some countries (including Brasil) so will be riding north to Duchess County, NY, from February. Mature citizens (oldies) don't have to stay home. More information on www.simongandolfi.blogspot.com

simon

Congrats, Simon. I hope more folks follow in your footsteps (or tread marks, as the case may be). Good luck on your next chapter.