The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

Last Updated: February 3, 2026 The Feeling I Get When I Ride My Bike on Rainy Days (And How I Stay Safe at 70) Quick Take: Rain rides aren’t just “doable” — they’re different. The world gets quieter, your focus sharpens, and the ride turns into something almost meditative. The key is staying visible and staying warm enough that your hands and feet still work. Most people see gray skies and think, Not today. They think cold, wet, miserable. They think danger. I get it. Rain riding can be uncomfortable — and if you don’t take visibility seriously, it can be risky. But here’s what I’ve learned after a lifetime of miles: when I roll out into a light rain, I don’t feel trapped… I feel invited . Rain strips the ride down to the basics: breath, rhythm, and the steady sound of tires on wet pavement. It’s one of the few times my mind goes completely quiet. 🌧️ My Rain-Ride “Stay Alive” Gear Rain is where visibility gear earns its keep. I’m ...

🌧️ Real Rides, Real Lessons: I’ve pedaled through sunshine, snow, and storms. But nothing has taught me more about respect for the road than cycling in the rain. This post includes the night I thought I might die — and how it changed the way I ride forever. Conquering Slick Streets: How I Ride Safely in the Rain (and What Nearly Killed Me in Bowie, TX) There’s something freeing about cycling in the rain. Dodging raindrops. Feeling the wind. That satisfying hum of tires slicing through puddles. I used to embrace it — until I learned just how dangerous it can get. One of my earliest wet-weather rides almost ended in disaster. I was zipping along a familiar route when I hit what felt like black ice — an oily patch of road near an intersection. My tires skidded. My heart jumped. Somehow, I stayed upright. But it rattled me. ⚡ The Night That Changed Everything But nothing — and I mean nothing — compares to what happened in Bowie, Texas during my 2016 bicycle tour ...