The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

Last Updated: February 1, 2026 Let’s be honest — even the most dedicated cyclists hit a wall sometimes. Not a literal one (hopefully), but a mental one. That “I just don’t feel like riding today” slump. The drag. The bicycling blues. If you've been there — or you’re there now — you're not alone. Whether you're a casual weekend pedaler or a seasoned long-hauler, losing your spark happens. The good news? You can get it back. For me, it almost always hits around mid-September. I get that feeling that cycling is becoming a chore. I get that feeling where I could easily have a week where my bike doesn’t move. Not because I’m injured. Not because I’m busy. I just don’t care. I could walk past it, helmet hanging there, and feel nothing. I have to really work at avoiding that feeling and letting it cause me to stop. It’s mainly because by mid-September the long year of preparing for long rides and multiple events starts ...

Last Updated: February 2026 I love cycling. And I still struggle to put into words just how much joy it brings me. I didn’t start out on two wheels. I was a runner in college—miles, routines, sweat, discipline. But I also rode a bike a few miles each day from my apartment to class. At the time, it was just transportation. Practical. Convenient. I had no idea it was quietly changing everything. I Didn’t Plan to Become a Cyclist. It Just Happened. While attending New Mexico State University, there was a lonely stretch of highway about five miles from my apartment. It wound through small villages and open land, far enough away that running there didn’t make much sense. Riding, though—that worked. What made that road special wasn’t the distance. It was the trees. For miles, the road passed beneath a canopy of pecan trees. The light filtered through the leaves. The air felt softer. The world slowed down. Thos...

Cycling has long been recognized as an invigorating and eco-friendly mode of transportation, promoting a healthy lifestyle while reducing carbon emissions . But what if we told you that there exists a secretive community of wizards who have harnessed the power of cycling to elevate their magical abilities? In this article, we delve into the enchanting world of wizards cycling, where the fusion of physical activity and mystical prowess creates an extraordinary experience like no other. Harnessing Magical Energy on Two Wheels: Wizards, with their extraordinary powers and supernatural capabilities, have always fascinated us with their abilities to manipulate the elements and perform awe-inspiring feats. However, the connection between magic and cycling might seem unusual at first glance. But as it turns out, the two activities share remarkable synergies. The act of cycling, with its rhythmic pedaling and the circulation of energy throughout the body, creates a conduit for wizards to tap i...