The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

Sometimes, life gets in the way of our plans, and we have to adapt. As a cyclist, I know this all too well. On busy days when I can't make time for a ride in the daylight, I turn to the night. There's nothing like riding on a long empty country road at night when the stars are shining bright or the moon is full. The peace and solitude can be almost meditative, and the cool night air can be refreshing. However, riding at night also poses some unique challenges and risks that require extra precautions to stay safe. One of the most important things to consider when riding at night is visibility. Since it's dark, I always make sure that I'm well lit up like a Christmas tree, so other road users can see me. I have a bright white headlight and a red tail light on my bicycle, which are essential for visibility. The spokes on my bike are all reflective too and that helps a great deal when I am crossing intersections. I also wear a reflective clothing and ankle bands , so I'

Two-Wheeled Freedom: Why You Should Fearlessly Embrace the Bike (Not Bullets) Pedaling through the wind, sunlight dappling through leaves, a grin plastered across your face - that's the magic of cycling. But hold on a second, a niggling voice might whisper: What about getting randomly shot? Let's address that elephant on the two-wheeled path right now. Yes, gun violence is a reality in some parts of the world, and the fear of the unexpected is understandable. But fear not, fellow adventurers! Let's crunch some numbers and put things in perspective. The odds of being struck by lightning in the U. S.? 1 in 15 million. Being eaten by a shark? 1 in 11. 5 million. Getting hit by a falling coconut? (Yes, it's a thing, apparently. ) 1 in 75 million. Now, the odds of being tragically shot while cycling? Hold your breath... it's incredibly low. In fact, statistics paint a picture vastly different from the dark imaginings in our heads. So, what ar