The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

Cycling is not only a great way to stay active and explore your surroundings, but it can also be a powerful tool for improving your mental and emotional well-being. By practicing mindfulness while cycling, you can enhance your experience, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost your overall sense of well-being. If you had told me way back when I started cycling that I would be talking about mindfulness I would laugh at you but here I am all those years later doing it. Cycling does change as you age and I find practicing mindfulness pretty cool. This may sound hokey to some of you but I find it serves me well. Understand that I am no longer a competitive cyclist. I do not enter races trying to place high in the standings. If I enter a race nowadays it is just to enjoy the fact that I can ride, meet some cool people, and see if I can finish it. Most of my riding today involves getting ready for multi-day adventures. I don't go fast. It is about endurance but it is also about stopping an...

Spinning Away the Blues: Why Cycling Feels Like the Answer to Everything For some of us, cycling isn't just a hobby, it's an inherent part of our being. It's woven into the fabric of our DNA, a constant hum in the background that reverberates through every aspect of life. And it's true, there's an almost magical way in which a simple spin can solve a multitude of woes, leaving us feeling lighter, brighter, and back in tune with ourselves. Think about it. Feeling under the weather? A heady dose of fresh air and the rhythmic churn of your pedals can clear the cobwebs and invigorate your immune system. Grumpiness threatening to engulf your day? A good, hard ride serves as a pressure valve, releasing pent-up frustration and leaving you with a newfound sense of calm. Need to crack the code on that elusive creative block? The rhythmic thump of your wheels on the pavement can unlock a hidden chamber of inspiration, sending ideas swirling like leaves in ...