E-Bikes

[olbriar]

I rode both Monday and Tuesday. The weather was pretty nice for this time of year. I wasn't the only one out enjoying the day. I saw a couple of E-bike riders both Monday and Tuesday. I saw a E-trike yesterday while I was out mowing. It's great to see the riders enjoying the technology.
It rained over night and the temperature has fallen. There is a stiff North wind blowing today. It doesn't look positive for a bike ride today.

 

[olbriar]

I did not get to ride yesterday. It was just lousy out so I passed. I was able to get a good ride in today. It was warmer and the wind was less than 10 mph and most of the afternoon under 5. I got in 44 miles after a late start. I could not find my Bose that I ride with. I had them Tuesday but they seem to be gone today. I bought them sometime this summer after having one of my old buds fall apart. I would be upset losing my buds but way upset with them being so new. It's pretty crazy that I can't find them!
I didn't see any one riding today. It was in the low sixties but the lack of wind and lots of sunshine made for a great day to ride. Riding without my tunes had me listening to the bike. The brakes have no squeaks now that they are broke in. The tires still have a noise but nothing like when they were new. The bike motor has a noise about it. It is just the sound of it running but it is what people hear when I ride up behind a pair of walkers before they go to one side of the sidewalk so I can safely pass them. It was interesting listening to the bike. One day of listening is enough however.

 

[olbriar]

It was decent riding weather today. The temperature raised into the low sixties mid afternoon though it was pretty windy. It wasn't just lousy windy but enough to eliminate all other riders. There were a few out walking their dog of just walking for exercise. I rode 36 miles and was out of battery. Yesterday, with less wind, I rode 44 miles and still had some power left. The wind really takes a toll. I think it is such a factor because I try not to slow my cadence when riding into the wind. I don't down shift and I don't up the assistance level. I just fight into the wind. By riding like that, I'm pedaling extra hard which is demanding more assistance through the torque of my pedaling. It's good work on my legs and obviously more work by the motor and battery.

 

[olbriar]

I rode both Saturday and Sunday. It wasn't ideal weather but plenty doable. It rained all day Monday and I had cataract surgery this morning. I see an optometrist tomorrow with hopes to be cleared to drive and ride my bike. My eye is still dilated from the surgery this morning and is not handling light well. I have hopes that tomorrow will be a far better day.

The company that bought Juiced bikes has pledged to gather as much parts inventory that can be had from Juiced and their suppliers and make them available for purchase. There is some hope...

 

[olbriar]

I had a follow up with my optometrist this morning. Naturally, I was hoping to be cleared to ride. I'm allowed to drive but not ride my bike. He insisted I take the week off. The wind, dust, and vibration concerned him so in good conscience he wouldn't allow it this week. Big bummer but I'll comply.