The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

Over the years, I’ve completed many long-distance cycling tours. One ride I’ve always wanted to do is a full cross-country ride. However, completing it all in one trip has never been realistic due to family dynamics. My child has moderate disabilities that require either my wife or me to always be present for his safety. This impacts nearly everything we do, including my cycling ambitions. Long-distance cycling is my passion, which is why I schedule my rides during the summer. Since my wife is a teacher (and I’m retired), she’s available to stay home with our son while I’m on the road. To be fair to her, I keep my rides between 5 to 15 days rather than being away for a month or more. I’ve already completed several cross-state rides, including two crossings of Texas, as well as rides across New Mexico and Georgia. Riding across the entire country has always been on my bucket list, but reality has kept it out of reach—until recently, when I realized I’ve already covered a significant por...

Is Cycling 10 Miles A Day Enough To Lose Weight? Cycling is a fantastic exercise that has many health benefits, including weight loss. But is cycling 10 miles a day enough to help you reach your goals? The answer is: it depends. Factors that affect weight loss Several factors affect how much weight you lose, including: Your current weight and body composition: People who weigh more tend to lose weight more quickly than those who weigh less. Muscle also burns more calories than fat, so people with more muscle mass may see faster results. Your diet: You can't outrun a bad diet. If you're eating more calories than you're burning, you won't lose weight, regardless of how much you exercise. Your age and metabolism: Younger people typically have faster metabolisms than older people, meaning they burn calories more quickly. The intensity of your cycling: Cycling 10 miles at a leisurely pace will burn fewer calories than cycling 10 miles at a high intensi...