The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

Let’s get something straight: riding a bicycle shouldn’t feel like a death-defying act. But too often, it does. As cyclists, we’re not just out for a ride—we’re putting our lives on the line every time we clip in and roll onto the road. The harsh reality? It’s not potholes or weather that scare us most. It’s car drivers. The distracted, aggressive, or oblivious ones who treat cyclists as a nuisance rather than fellow road users. 🚘 The Real Problem: Drivers Who Don’t Care Too many car drivers seem to forget—or ignore—that cyclists have every right to be on the road. We’ve all seen it: A driver cutting you off to make a last-second turn Someone flinging open a car door without checking for bikes Getting passed with just inches to spare on a narrow lane Or worse—being outright harassed for “daring” to ride on their road These aren’t rare occurrences—they’re daily hazards for many of us. And let’s not even start on the ones texting, eating, or swiping through socia...