The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

I love cycling. It's hard to put into words how much joy it brings me. I started out as a runner in college, but I also rode a bicycle a few miles to and from my apartment to classes. Little did I know that I was slowly becoming a cyclist. I went to New Mexico State University, and about 5 miles from my apartment was a pretty lonely highway that rambled through some really cool small villages. The thing I loved about riding on that road was that I got to ride for miles under a canopy of pecan trees. It was beautiful and peaceful, and I found myself looking forward to those rides more than my runs. At the time, I didn't really think of it as training. It was just something to do other than running, and it was too far away to run to. But looking back, I realize that those rides were the foundation of my love for cycling. They were my first taste of the freedom and joy that comes with cycling. Fast forward to today, and I'm still cycling. I've participated in many events o...

Finding Your Bicycle Soul Mate: A Journey of Two Wheels and One Perfect Ride Ah, the bicycle. A humble machine, yes, but one that unlocks a world of freedom, of wind in your hair and adventure in your heart. But beyond the practicality, beyond the exercise and eco-friendliness, lies something deeper – the potential for a bond, a connection, a bicycle soul mate . What is a bicycle soul mate, you ask? It's not just a bike that fits right and looks good (though those things are important! ). It's a two-wheeled companion that complements your spirit, fuels your passions, and whispers tales of the open road in your ear. It's the bike that makes you want to get up before dawn, just to catch the sunrise on an empty trail. It's the bike that laughs with you on bumpy dirt paths and groans with you on steep climbs, always there, always a part of the journey. Finding your bicycle soul mate isn't always easy. It's a process of exploration, of trial ...