The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

This is one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. It is a guy who is touring with his cat. I stumbled upon a video on YouTube that featured this man named Dean Nicholson and his furry companion Nala, who he adopted while cycling through Bosnia. Their story is nothing short of inspiring and heartwarming. Dean Nicholson, a 31-year-old from Dunbar, Scotland, had always dreamt of travelling the world. In 2018, he quit his job as a welder and set off on his bicycle, with the intention of cycling through Europe and eventually reaching  Australia. From there the hope is to fly to Argentina then cycle north to Canada. But little did he know that his life would change forever in Bosnia. One day, while cycling up a steep hill in the Bosnian mountains, Dean heard a faint meowing sound. Curious, he got off his bike and found a tiny kitten by the side of the road. He decided to take her with him, and named her Nala. Since then, the duo has been inseparable, and they have travelled ...

As I rode, I was reminded of the famous Albert Einstein quote about bicycles: "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." This quote resonated with me so strongly in that moment. I realized that the key to success in life, as well as in cycling, is to keep pushing forward, even when the going gets tough. Throughout the climb, I faced many challenges. The altitude was high, the air was thin, and my legs were burning. But despite all of this, I refused to give up. I kept pedaling, one revolution at a time, until I finally reached the summit. The sense of accomplishment I felt when I reached the top was indescribable. This experience taught me a valuable lesson about perseverance and determination. No matter how difficult a situation may seem, if you keep moving forward, you will eventually reach your goal. Even if progress is slow, as long as you keep pushing, you will get there. I also learned the importance of having a positive mindset. During...

I recall a time when I was out for a bike ride in the park and met a woman with a story that left me feeling inspired. As we rode together, she recounted an incident when she was riding alone and a group of young men on bikes started catcalling her. She described feeling like an angry cartoon character, as the unwanted attention made her feel self-conscious and embarrassed. But as she continued to talk, she shared that she had learned to not let the negativity of others affect her self-esteem. She expressed that she hates the way some people try to make fun of others, but ultimately, what really matters is how we feel about ourselves. She encouraged me to recognize that those who try to bring others down are usually insecure themselves. As someone who has also experienced harassment while cycling, her story resonated with me. It's never easy to be objectified or belittled by others, but it's important to remember that their actions are not a reflection of our worth as individua...