The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

Last updated January 26, 2026 💡 Quick Take: Riding 100 miles a week sounds intense — and it can be — but once it becomes routine, it stops feeling extreme and starts feeling normal. I’ve been doing it for years. Here’s what it’s done for my health, and how you can make it work for you — even if you’re starting from scratch. I usually log at least 100 miles a week on my bike — more when I’m training for a long-distance tour or a tough charity ride. At this point, it’s part of my routine. But the benefits aren’t just physical. When I’m riding consistently, I feel like a different person. My energy goes up. My sleep improves. My belly flattens out. And honestly — I’m just happier. When winter hits and my mileage drops (and my snacking mysteriously rises), I feel it fast. Why 100 Miles a Week? 100 miles a week = 20 miles a day, five days a week Or about 17 miles a day if you ride six days I don’t recommend riding seven days a week. Rest matters. That...

There was a time in my life when I used to go to bicycle events just to watch. I loved the atmosphere, the energy, and the excitement of the cyclists speeding by. But as much as I enjoyed being a spectator, I couldn't help but feel like a big blob. Watching all those fit, toned cyclists made me realize just how out of shape I was. At first, I didn't think much of it. I would simply sit on the sidelines and cheer on the cyclists, wishing I could be as fit and fast as they were. But as time went on, I started to feel increasingly self-conscious about my own physique. I would try to hide in the crowd, hoping nobody would notice how out of shape I was. Then one day, something inside me clicked. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I realized that I had the power to change my situation. I didn't have to sit on the sidelines anymore. I could be one of those fit, toned cyclists too. So I decided to take action. I started going to the gym regularly, working out and building up my e...