The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

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The Old Guy Bruce Bussell on a long distance bicycle tour resting on the side of the highway with his bicycle and trailer sitting against a barrier

Welcome to the Ride

Hi, I’m Bruce Bussell — a 69-year-old touring cyclist from Lubbock, Texas. I may call West Texas home, but my bicycle has taken me thousands of miles beyond it. From the panhandle to the coast and through countless towns in between, the open road has become my second home.

I started this blog with one goal in mind: to inspire people my age to get active and discover that you can ride farther — and feel better — than you ever imagined. This isn’t about racing or competing. It’s about freedom, movement, and discovering just how much you’re still capable of.

In July 2020, I rode 962 miles in 12 blazing-hot days from Texhoma, Oklahoma to South Padre Island. Back in 2016, I pedaled 1,050 miles in 19 days from Lubbock to Pensacola, Florida. And those are just a couple of the many multi-day rides I’ve completed over the years.

But I didn’t start out this way. Just a few years ago, I was 85 pounds heavier and far from fit. The bicycle changed that — and it can change your life too.

On this blog, I’ll be sharing everything I’ve learned: equipment tips, training ideas, nutrition strategies, and plenty of stories from the road. My next post will dive into why I believe there’s no better feeling than pedaling across the open road. I hope you’ll ride along.

Stay tuned — and welcome to the journey.

Location: Lubbock, TX, USA

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