Is it really important for a new rider over 60 to wear eye protection while bike riding? Yes! Just YES! For me it is just that simple. Rain or shine I would encourage you to wear protective eyeglasses when you ride your bicycle. I normally wear prescription eyeglasses at all times just to see. I…
Early morning bike ride
Have you ever been caught in the rain on a bike ride? If you are starting a bicycle journey, it will inevitably happen. We all know that the weather reports are not always accurate! Will riding in the rain damage your bicycle? Well, I found out that it actually can cause damage to your bike. However,…
Well, it finally happened, I got caught in the rain while on a bike ride. When I say rain, I mean a down pour! The weather radar said that there would be about a 90-minute window with no rain. Since I had a crazy schedule that day and only had limited time to get a…
If you’re new to cycling, it’s important to know the best way to fuel your body for the ride. It ensures that you have the energy and stamina to finish your ride. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner bike rider just getting off the couch to start riding or if you’ve been on a…
With aging comes a bigger need to focus on staying active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I found cycling to be a great way to help with this. The first time that I headed out on my bike, I had no idea how much I would enjoy it. I was pleasantly surprised to find that…
When I started my bicycle journey a few weeks ago, I truly never thought about adding any accessories to my bike. The last time I really rode a bike was when I was a kid, over 50 years ago. I didn’t need any accessories then except maybe a basket to haul all of my important…
If you’re on a mission to build that perfect peach, resistance bands are an absolute must-have in your workout arsenal. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Personally, I can tell you that including these bands in my lower body workouts was a game changer. The burn is real! They’re amazing for activating those glutes…
After a knee replacement benched me from running – my favorite activity for years – my doctor recommended that I take up riding a bicycle instead. His argument for this was that cycling is easier on the joints than running. Sounded reasonable! But I hadn’t sat on the seat of a bicycle in years – could I…
Resistance bands are the most popular and versatile piece of gym equipment. They are great for strength training and rehab exercises. Some resistance band exercises can be done with only the band and your body as resistance, such as bicep curls. However, some exercises are more effective when you attach them to a solid object such as…