Robots That Ride: What Cycling Droids Can Teach Us About Balance, Grit, and the Future of Two Wheels
Robots That Ride: What Cycling Droids Can Teach Us About Balance, Grit, and the Future of Two Wheels When I’m out on the road logging another 30 miles under the Texas sun, I’m usually thinking about hydration, cadence, and whether I packed enough snacks—not about robots. But recently, I stumbled across something amazing: robots are […]
What Makes a Great Cycling Helmet? (And How I Chose Mine)
What Makes a Great Cycling Helmet? (And How I Chose Mine) When I started cycling more seriously, I thought all helmets were pretty much the same. As long as it fit and looked decent, that was enough—right? Turns out, there’s a lot more that goes into choosing a great cycling helmet than most people think. […]
Cycling Gear I Can’t Ride Without: Lessons From the Road
Cycling Gear I Can’t Ride Without: Lessons From the Road After thousands of miles in the saddle, I’ve come to realize that some cycling gear becomes more than just equipment—it becomes part of the journey. This post isn’t about selling you the latest high-tech gadgets or pushing fancy brands. It’s about sharing the cycling gear […]
Best Bike Helmets for Adults in 2025: Ride Safer with These Top Picks
Best Bike Helmets for Adults in 2025: Ride Safer with These Top Picks Cycling is one of the best ways to stay active, but protecting your head is non-negotiable. Whether you’re riding around the neighborhood or training for a long-distance tour, wearing a reliable helmet is essential. In this post, I’ve gathered a list of […]
Can Cycling Boost Your Sex Drive After 60? The Surprising Connection
Can Cycling Boost Your Sex Drive After 60? The Surprising Connection Let’s talk about something most people shy away from—sex and aging. Specifically, how cycling might just be the most unexpected way to give your libido a lift after 60. As a lifelong cyclist who’s now in my late 60s, I’ve discovered some benefits of […]
Senior Cycling Tips: Gear, Safety, Endurance & Joy
There’s something deeply satisfying about gliding down a quiet road on two wheels, especially when you’re a little older and have a few more stories to tell. Cycling has given me freedom, strength, and more than a few hard-earned lessons. In this post, I want to share the most valuable senior cycling tips I’ve learned […]
Not All Cyclists Are Jerks: A Driver’s Guide to Sharing the Road
Not All Cyclists Are Jerks: A Driver’s Guide to Sharing the Road Look, I get it. You’re stuck in traffic, the sun’s in your eyes, and some spandex-clad warrior on two wheels just blew through a stop sign like it was a mere suggestion. Your blood pressure spikes, and you’re one banana peel away from […]
Why I Pulled Over on an Empty Road
Why I Pulled Over on an Empty Road A Moment of Pause in the Middle of Nowhere Somewhere in New Mexico, along a stretch of road with more cracks than cars, I pulled over. Not because I was out of breath. Not because I had a flat. Just because. That’s the thing about bicycle touring. […]
The Day I Beat Lance Armstrong
After surviving one of the wettest, coldest, most miserable 100-mile rides of my life at the Ride for the Roses, I returned to my job as a 6th-grade geography teacher — tired, sore, and a little proud. Naturally, the students were curious. “How’d you do?” one asked. Without missing a beat, I said, “I beat […]
138- Sorry- its just Dan today- talking about consistency
Joe is at Soho right now, so Dan talks about consistency
