The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

Even Cyclists Have Bad Days: Tales from the Two-Wheeled Underworld Ah, cycling. The wind in your hair, the sun on your face, the smug satisfaction of leaving all those car fumes in your dust (okay, maybe not all of them). It's like therapy on two wheels, right? WRONG. Because even us lycra-clad warriors of the road have our off days. Days where the universe seems to be personally conspiring against our spokes, and the only scenery we see is the inside of a ditch. Exhibit A: The Great Chain Debacle You're cruising along, feeling like Lance Armstrong reincarnated. Then, CLANG . Your bike shudders, your pedal goes rogue, and suddenly you're standing there like a confused flamingo, chain wrapped around your ankles like a vengeful serpent. Pro tip: Grease is your friend. And invest in a multi-tool, because let's be honest, you'll need it. Exhibit B: The Weather Warfare You wake up, birds are chirping, sky is blue. Perfect cycling weather, right? Wrong again. By the time...

Conquering Slick Streets: Cycling Adventures in the Rain (and Tips to Avoid My Oily Demise) Ah, the rain. For some, it's a cozy lullaby, a reason to curl up with a good book and a hot mug. For others, it's an exhilarating challenge, an opportunity to push through the elements and emerge stronger. I fall into the latter category, especially when it comes to cycling. There's something undeniably freeing about weaving through wet streets, dodging raindrops, and feeling the wind whip through your hair (or under your helmet, in my case). But let me tell you, my love affair with rainy cycling hasn't always been smooth sailing. In fact, my first foray into wet-weather riding almost ended in disaster. I was feeling invincible, zipping along a familiar route, relishing the cool spray on my face. Then, approaching an intersection, I hit a patch of pavement that felt like black ice. My tires lost traction instantly, sending me skidding across the asphalt ...