Cycling Over Sixty
The Cycling Over Sixty Podcast is meant to provide information and inspiration for anyone wanting to get and stay fit later in life. Host Tom Butler uses his own journey toward fitness as an example of what is possible by committing to healthy lifestyle practices. After decades of inactivity and poor health choices, Tom took on a major cycling challenge at age 60. He successfully completed that challenge and seeing the impact on his health, he determined to never go back to his old way of living. Each week, Tom shares a brief update on the triumphs and challenges of his journey to live a healthy life. Episodes feature guests who share on a variety of fitness related topics. Topics are sometimes chosen because they relate to Tom's journey and other times come from comments by the growing Cycling Over Sixty community. Because cycling is at the heart of Tom's fitness journey, he is frequently joined by guests talking about a wide variety of cycling related subjects. Now in season four, the podcast is focusing a three areas. First is the area of longevity. Guests this season will be asked to give their expert opinion on what it takes to have a long and healthy life. A second area of focus is how to expand the Cycling Over Sixty community so that members have more success and able to connect with other people who want to cycle later in life. And the final focus is on how Tom can expand his cycling horizons and have even bigger adventures that entice him to continue his journey. If you're seeking motivation, expert insights, and a heartwarming story of perseverance, Cycling Over Sixty is for you. Listen in to this fitness expedition as we pedal towards better health and a stronger, fitter future!
Episodes
In this short solo episode, host Tom Butler walks through the build of his newest bike: the Otso Warakin TI, a titanium gravel bike spec'd to be a true do-everything machine. This isn't a review. With only a handful of miles on the bike so far, it's an honest look at the decisions Tom made and why, the ones he feels confident about and the ones he'll have to wait and see on.
Tom gets into wh...
Host Tom Butler shares a rundown of where Cycling Over Sixty stands today and how much the show has grown since its beginnings. As part of that update, Tom introduces the Cycling for Active Aging Network, a Pierce County partnership designed to reach adults over 55 who are physically inactive by adapting existing cycling programs to be more welcoming to older adults who are sedentary and maybe have never thoug...
Host Tom Butler opens with a look at what's pushing him to get out on the bike more lately, including a recent lab report that didn't go the way he wanted. It's the kind of moment that can either derail a fitness journey or fuel it, and Tom is honest about how he's choosing to use it.
Then Tom welcomes Julie Donnelly, author of The Pain Free Athlete and a practitioner who has spent her caree...
Can a simple change in chainring shape unlock more pedaling power? Tom Butler put oval chainrings on two bikes to find out. He also explores the value that bike clubs bring to a community — and suggests it might be bigger than many people think. Then Tom is joined by Dr. Kevin Smith, the clinician behind metabolicsolutions.net and the Chronic Conditions Center in Bethel Park, PA. Dr. Smith brings his knowledg...
Host Tom Butler continues to be real about his own fitness journey and just how common his experience really is. He also dives into the most concrete expression yet of an idea at the heart of the show: the bicycle as a medical device, spotlighting the Exercise is Medicine® initiative from the American College of Sports Medicine, which is working to make physical activity a standard part of clinical care.
Then T...
A new FTP is cause for celebration — especially when it proves that getting fitter after sixty isn't just possible, it's happening. Tom Butler shares his latest benchmark and what it means for anyone who thinks their best fitness days are behind them.
Then, Tom sits down with Beverly Meyer, host of the Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast and a seasoned Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Health Exper...
In this episode of Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler shares how a busy schedule and travel are throwing his cycling routine off track. Despite the challenges he is looking at this as an opportunity to learn how busy people can fit in rides. Tom also has exciting news—he reveals a new Cycling Over Sixty project that's currently in development.
Tom is joined by Peter Illés from Wired Donkey Tours...
As we close out an incredible year of cycling, host Tom Butler reflects on the highlights and challenges of 2025. Tom shares how he measured up against the goals he set at the start of the year and reveals his new targets for 2026.
In this episode, Tom welcomes Patrick McCabe, owner of Grit City Health in Tacoma, Washington, and a Cyclocross racing advocate. Patrick brings his expertise as both a pers...
Host Tom Butler continues to dissect his ongoing struggle with a stubborn Achilles tendon injury and shares the strategies he's using to manage recovery while wanting to get back to doing longer rides. For anyone dealing with persistent injuries, Tom's discussion offers both solidarity and practical insights.
Then, Tom welcomes Mike DeSalvo of DeSalvo Custom Bicycles for a conversation about the art a...
In this episode, host Tom Butler shares insights from his recent experience wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor and how it helps him make decisions about eating and activity.
Then, Tom takes an innovative approach to improving his cyclocross racing by consulting with Sarah—an AI coach he crafted specifically for his training needs. Sarah delivers surprisingly detailed and personalized recommendations covering ...
In this episode, host Tom Butler reflects on three transformative years and shares the fitness strategy he plans to follow for the rest of his life. Then, Tom sits down with Seattle cycling legend Kathleen Emry, co-founder of Free Range Cycles in Fremont. Kathleen didn't just build a bike shop—she created a community hub that proved the bicycle can be a powerful connector, bringing people together around ...
Check out an episode that has host Tom Butler getting real about a troubling physical issue caused by his continued failure to develop a consistent flexibility program. He shares his strategy for making the necessary changes to overcome an injury that could keep him off the bike.
This week's guest, Ken Dyckman, brings more than a decade of touring wisdom to the podcast as he discusses his transition from s...
Join host Tom Butler as he takes listeners on an adventure in his search for a new bike – a quest that proves to be different than anticipated. Tom also shares his thoughts on a innovative pump he backed on Kickstarter, giving you the scoop on whether this crowdfunded cycling accessory lives up to its promises.
The episode features an engaging conversation with Dave Brengelmann, who shares his experie...
In this episode of Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler shares his recent dietary journey, giving a view of the ups and downs of his nutrition evolution and examining why his previous meal planning program didn't deliver the results he'd hoped for.
Then, Tom welcomes Larry Leveen, Executive Director of ForeverGreen Trails and a true force in the active transportation movement. Larry pulls ba...
In this special episode of Cycling Over Sixty, the tables are turned as a guest host puts Tom Butler on the hot seat for an honest and revealing season retrospective. Tom opens up about the highs and lows of Season 3, sharing insights about what worked and what fell short of expectations.
Join us for an intimate conversation where Tom reflects on his favorite moments from the past season. He doesn&apo...
In this episode of Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler is already looking ahead to next year's cycling season while sharing his latest racing adventure. With the Tour de Cure Pacific Northwest still six months away in May, Tom explains why he's already planning for this spring event that he hopes will become an annual launch into the summer cycling season for Cycling Over Sixty.
Tom also recounts his...
Tom Butler kicks off this episode with an recap of the Tour de Victoria—an experience that ranks among Kelly's all-time favorite rides. Hear what made this event so memorable and why it left such a lasting impression.
Then, Tom sits down with Eric Mahnerd from Sequim Wheelers, a remarkable program that's changing lives through adaptive cycling. Using a diverse fleet of specialized bikes, Seq...
Join host Tom Butler as he celebrates the success of the inaugural Cycling Over Sixty Annual Celebration of Cycling Later in Life and teases an exciting new collaboration bringing a special event next spring.
Tom then welcomes two remarkable guests who are helping to revolutionize healthcare: Dr. Audrey Falconi and Dr. Ayla Hopkins, co-founders of Physician Coach, an innovative medical clinic that pla...
Join host Tom Butler as he shares a minor challenge of organizing the first-ever Cycling Over Sixty annual event, set for September 14th. Tom explains how this year will be a laid-back event.
Fresh off his third Cascade Bicycle Club Seattle to Portland ride, Tom reflects on the personal goals he set for this cycling challenge and shares how he measured up against his expectations. Tom’s assessment off...
Host Tom Butler returns to the microphone after taking some time away to share a mid-year progress report on his 2025 goals and ambitions.
In this candid update episode, Tom takes listeners through his cycling achievements from the first half of the year, revealing how his fitness journey has been progressing and what milestones he's reached. But the good news doesn't stop at personal cyclin...
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