Bicycling can be a great way to stay active later in life, but it also raises fair questions. What if balance isn’t what it used to be? What if knees hurt? What if traffic feels scary? And is a regular bike even the right choice anymore? The short answer: bicycling can be safe and useful for many seniors, but the best setup matters a lot. For some people, that means a regular upright bike. For others, a 3-wheeled bike, a recumbent bike, or an indoor exercise bike is much safe