Should a 70-Year-Old Ride a Bike?
Last Updated: May 27, 2026 Quick Answer: Yes — a 70-year-old can absolutely ride a bike. Cycling is low-impact, joint-friendly, and one of the best ways to stay active later in life. Most seniors do not stop riding because they are weak. They stop because they are scared of falling, traffic, or getting hurt. That fear is real, and in many cases, it can be reduced with the right approach and the right gear. That’s me in the photo. I was not born an athlete. Years ago, I was overweight, out of shape, and could barely make it around the block. Most seniors do not stop cycling because they are weak — they stop because they are scared. Scared of falling. Scared of traffic. Scared their body will not cooperate. If that is you, I understand. I have been there. Fast-forward: more than 155,000 lifetime miles , a 962-mile ride across Texas at 65 , and now — at 70 — I am still riding and still training. I average about 140 miles a week, and none of it started heroic....
