The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

🌍 Real Talk from the Road: I’ve ridden over 150,000 miles through deserts, mountains, and city streets. What I’ve seen with my own eyes—scorching pavement, choking smoke, washed-out trails—makes one thing clear: climate change is changing cycling. This post is personal and urgent. Will Global Warming Harm Cycling Forever? Cycling is one of the most eco-friendly, life-enhancing activities on the planet. But here’s the harsh truth: climate change could endanger the future of cycling as we know it . While every bike ride helps cut carbon emissions, the warming climate is pushing back—with extreme heat, worsening air quality, and violent weather reshaping where and how we ride. As someone who’s been on the road for decades, I’ve seen the difference firsthand. How Global Warming Puts Cyclists at Risk 🔥 Extreme Heat Summer rides are turning into health hazards . Pavement temps can exceed 130°F by midday in some areas. Heatstroke, dehydration, and exhaustion are no ...

🚲 Real Cyclist, Real Talk: I’ve pedaled over 155,000 miles across deserts, cities, and long lonely highways. I’m not a climate scientist — I’m just a rider who’s seen what happens when streets are built only for cars. The bicycle won’t “solve everything,” but it can help a lot… if we make it safe and normal for everyday people to ride. Can the Bicycle Help Save the Planet? Last Updated: February 2026 Forget roaring engines and gridlocked streets for a second. Picture a quiet ride: the soft hum of tires, the wind in your ears, and a body that feels alive instead of stressed out. That peaceful little scene matters more than most people realize — because cycling is one of the simplest ways an everyday person can cut pollution without buying a new gadget, signing up for a program, or changing their entire life. So… Can Bicycles Really Help the Environment? Yes. The bicycle is incredibly efficient. No fuel burned. Minimal manufacturin...