If someone had told me when I was a senior in High School in 1977 I would be racing mountain bikes when I was 63, I would have thought they were crazy. I truly live an amazing life partly because I’ve been riding bikes for over 30 years.
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John
My name is John Swanstrom, my friends call me Swanny. I am a native of Southern California and currently live in a city called Oak Park.
Throughout my 30+ years of riding, I have learned a lot about cycling. I’m not ashamed to admit I’ve learned a lot by doing things the wrong way and learning from my mistakes. So I’m not going to be writing about something I read on the Internet, but rather I will write about stuff I’ve learned firsthand.
The purpose of The Masters Cycling Channel is for me to share what I’ve learned through the years with the goal of making your cycling life (and maybe other parts of your life as well) better.
As a 63-year-old mountain bike racer with 30 years of racing and training experience, I’ve learned much about what it takes to stay competitive and enjoy the sport as a grand master cyclist. (A grand masters cyclist is a competitive cyclist in their 60s and 70s.) In this blog post, I’ll share my perspective on…
Hello masters cyclists, today’s mountain bikes are simply amazing. They can pretty much roll over anything you want with ease on mountain bike rides. The negative is that a modern MTB can make riding some mountain bike trails almost too easy, even boring, even for masters cyclists. Mountain bikes have undergone significant technical advances over…
Cycling is a sport that can be enjoyed at any age, and Grand Masters cycling is a category that specifically caters to older athletes. As a 63-year-old mountain bike racer with 30 years of experience, I’ve had plenty of time to explore the ins and outs of Grand Masters cycling. In this post, I’ll share…
In my 30 years riding bikes, I’ve had lots of random things happen, from crashing, running out of food and water to name a few. Based on my experience, here’s the Gear You Should Bring on Every Bike Ride Note: Changing a flat bike tire is easy if you’ve done it a few times and…
Overview of the Global Cycling Business According to the latest cycling statistics 2023, the global cycling industry is a thriving business that encompasses a wide range of products and services, including bicycles, accessories, apparel, and technology. Here are some key trends and statistics that highlight the growth and potential of the global cycling business. In…
One of my favorite bikes is a 2012 Scott Scale, a really light carbon frame hardtail mountain bike. It’s super light, rides great, and I have upgraded the components over the years. There was nothing wrong with this bike, with one exception. It had the original paint job, and it was ugly from the scratches…
