What Bicycle Culture Really Feels Like: Freedom, Community, and Adventure at Any Age
What Bicycle Culture Really Feels Like: Freedom, Community, and Adventure at Any Age Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Quick Answer: Bicycle culture is the lived experience of riding—freedom on two wheels, everyday practicality, and a community that spans commuters, cruisers, mountain bikers, and tourers. It’s inclusive, it’s sustainable, and it’s something you can join at […]
The Top Questions People Ask Me When I’m on a Bike Tour
When you’re hauling a trailer behind your bicycle through small towns and stopping at gas stations or convenience stores, people are going to have questions. A lot of questions. And honestly? I enjoy it. Striking up a conversation with a curious stranger at a truck stop or a roadside store has led to some of […]
Episode 145- Stop! NICA time!
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Why I Swear by Premier Protein for Recovery After Every Ride
By Bruce | The Old Guy Bicycle Blog I’ve tried a lot of things for recovery after long rides. Bananas. Chocolate milk. Electrolyte drinks. But nothing has worked as consistently — or as easily — as a cold Premier Protein shake. I didn’t discover this on my own. My daughter, a seasoned ultra long-distance runner, […]
I’m Not a Moron. I’m a Cyclist with the Same Rights You Have
Quick Take: Cyclists have the same legal right to the road as drivers. Whether you’re behind the wheel or on two wheels, mutual respect can save lives and make every trip smoother. I’m Not a Moron. I’m a Cyclist with the Same Rights You Have. I’m tired of being shouted at from car windows or […]
From a Broken Tour to the Struggle Bus: My Palo Duro Canyon Prep Ride for Hotter’N Hell
From a Broken Tour to the Struggle Bus: My Palo Duro Canyon Prep Ride for Hotter’N Hell That’s me in the canyon Two weeks before the Hotter’N Hell 100, where I will be doing the half, I decided to test myself with a 50-mile ride in one of Texas’ toughest places to cycle — Palo Duro […]
When the Route Changes You: A Ride Through Lubbock I Didn’t Expect
Most of my bike rides follow familiar paths. I know where the wind will hit, where the traffic is lightest, and even where the pavement is smoothest. I ride through the Texas Tech campus almost daily — but usually along its quieter edges. I avoid the crowded walkways and stick to my set plan. But […]
10 Best Gifts for Senior Cyclists (That They’ll Actually Use)
Quick Thoughts: The best gifts for senior cyclists combine comfort, safety, and fun. Top picks include padded bib shorts, bike lights, smart scales, mirrors, and arm sleeves. Finding the perfect gift for a cyclist over 60 can be tricky — but it doesn’t have to be. After logging more than 150,000 miles in the saddle, […]
Episode 144- Cramming for the NICA test
How to get on the right track with NICA around the corner.
The Prettiest Legs She’d Ever Seen — And the Look Her Husband Gave Me
Search description): A funny motel encounter turned into a sun-safety lesson—why I now wear cooling leg sleeves and the exact pairs I recommend. Labels: cycling stories, sun protection, gear that works, leg sleeves, touring Last Updated: 10 August 2025–> 🚴 A compliment that made my day… and a glare that made me nervous. Here’s the […]