Great post!
I ride when ever I can , all year round (use a "hack" 400/4 in the winter "salty" months here in the UK)
Biggest fear is that one day, I won't be able to anymore, quite likely 'cos THEY won't let me anymore. Seriously, there are plans being muted to introduce petrol rationing in the UK, to reduce miles travelled to essential only and "save the environment".
Ride while you can - one day you may not have the choice.
Cheers - Chris R.