The Old Guy Bicycle Blog

  Up Your Nose With a Rubber Hose: My Rant About Car Drivers Who are Blind to Cyclists Okay, I'm officially at my wit's end. I've been cycling for years, and I've seen it all. The impatient honking, the near misses, the outright disregard for my very existence on the road. But lately, it feels like things have gotten worse. It's like some drivers have developed a selective blindness when it comes to cyclists. We're invisible. We're annoyances. We're simply not worth acknowledging. Passing too close: I've had countless close calls with cars whizzing past me inches away. It's terrifying and frankly, dangerous. Do these drivers even understand the physics of wind? Doorings: The dreaded "dooring." You're happily cruising along, minding your own business, and suddenly a car door swings open right in front of you. It's a miracle I haven't ended up on the hood of a car yet. Right Hook Turns: This one takes the cake for sheer ...

  Flatten Your Front: Cycling Tips to Shed That Belly Hey fellow cyclists, let's talk about something we all secretly (or not so secretly) want: a flatter tummy. While cycling is fantastic for overall fitness, simply hopping on the bike won't magically melt away that stubborn midsection. But fear not, fellow riders! With a few tweaks to your routine and some mindful habits, you can effectively target that tummy and achieve a more sculpted physique. 1. Ramp Up the Intensity: Interval Training: Forget leisurely rides. Incorporate high-intensity intervals into your rides. Alternate between bursts of all-out effort and periods of recovery. This will significantly boost your calorie burn and rev up your metabolism. Hill Climbs: Embrace the challenge of hills! Climbing engages your core muscles as you maintain balance and power. 2. Prioritize Core Work: Off-the-Bike Training: Cycling primarily works your lower body. Strengthen your core with exercises like planks, crunches, Ru...