2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos
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RabH
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New bike day and as mostly happens it arrived late and didn't leave me much time for a ride, spent about 45 minutes replacing the stock saddle with my own...what a faff that was! Anyway I managed a 25 mile ride and I'm very impressed indeed, it is so comfortable and the di2 shifting is excellent! The thing is a rocketship on downhills, the Mavic Ksyrium SL's coupled with the Vittoria Randonneur tech 700c x 32mm tyres are superb! Sorry about the rubbish photos, will get some decent ones soon...the weather was pretty rubbish after a dry start but the mudguards did such a great job and the ceramic coating I paid for meant the bike stayed clean through the rain!
I will do a proper review soon, it might get a long ride done on Sunday weather permitting! At the moment it is looking ok, most other days are looking wet...
I will do a proper review soon, it might get a long ride done on Sunday weather permitting! At the moment it is looking ok, most other days are looking wet...
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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Have you ever thought of large group ride organisers? Like gravel races? Several organisers ride long routes to verify them; for several formats. Often, changes are necessary as late as two days prior the race.
The capability to improve the routes by several different people is a blessing.
Ah, so YT is not a social medium
EBR Forum is not, either
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Stefan Mikes
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Congratulations, Rab!
Is it a 2x drivetrain?
The e-bike has come equipped, a good thing for Scotland and long rides!
RabH
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Thank you Stefan, yes its a 12 speed with 50x34 front chainrings and 11x34 rear cassette! I was quite surprised it came with the mudguards and rack fitted but very happy it did given the rain!
Stefan Mikes
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The most proper e-bike for you! A real road machine with conveniences! Now, you can hide your jacket into a pannier or a rear rack bag when it has stopped raining! I apologise for being skeptical about the Dolan, it looks a thing!Thank you Stefan, yes its a 12 speed with 50x34 front chainrings and 11x34 rear cassette! I was quite surprised it came with the mudguards and rack fitted but very happy it did given the rain!
JGcycle
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What does your impressive new steed weigh in at?
RabH
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Its around 16kg (35lbs) including the battery! With the battery removed its a lot easier to carry up my 2 flights of stairs than the Giant!
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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Rab, just to say something for a perspective:
-- My Vado SL 1 bare weight (the internal battery inside, all equipment out) is also 16 kg
-- My Vado 6.0 weight with the battery is 26 kg.
However, either e-bike has the Walk Mode, so I can walk my e-bikes upstairs. I assume yours (as a road e-bike) has no Walk Mode?
RabH
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I meant to tell the story of my last Dolan bike which I purchased back in 2014, it was the Le'tape model with di2 also and just after I placed my order I picked up a viral infection! It floored me for almost 6 months, I had to put the bike in the attic for 5 months as I was completely unable to ride it! I had zero energy and there was nothing they could do to help, other than complete rest! The day I finally got to take it out was one of total elation, strangely it was almost the exact same route I took today! I had that bike for 4 years and sold it to buy my Giant Road E+1 Pro, the difference in weight between the 2 bikes was massive.... 
Yes it has walk mode Stefan!
Chargeride
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Hi everybody, just a note that tomorrows race at Gdansk has moved to Warsaw, I checked the gravel tonight and it hasnt been brushed, hope this is OK ..ciao.Have you ever thought of large group ride organisers? Like gravel races? Several organisers ride long routes to verify them; for several formats. Often, changes are necessary as late as two days prior the race.
The capability to improve the routes by several different people is a blessing.
Ah, so YT is not a social medium
EBR Forum is not, either
DaveMatthews
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edobici_forza
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Trying a new iPhone neck mount for quick video clips. Impossible to frame with it, as the screen is an inch from my chest.
My favorite view coming down Sheep Camp Trail
I always love the expansive view of the ridge above the reservoir. ( riding my 55mm Vittoria T70 tires )
A similar view looking at the ridge, but crossing the bridge across HWY 280.
My sunglasses cut out the haze that I see in the videos. It was very warm mid-90s.
My favorite view coming down Sheep Camp Trail
I always love the expansive view of the ridge above the reservoir. ( riding my 55mm Vittoria T70 tires )
A similar view looking at the ridge, but crossing the bridge across HWY 280.
My sunglasses cut out the haze that I see in the videos. It was very warm mid-90s.
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Jeremy McCreary
Bought it anyway
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Framing seemed pretty good to me. The 1st video played normally, but the 2nd video came out like this:
Why is the sound of gravel crunching under bike tires so satisfying?
edobici_forza
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Jeremy, thanks for the heads up. I copied the link "Watch on YouTube" into different browser (Firefox) without being logged into YouTube and it worked. Weird I know, I had the same settings as the first video.
Jeremy McCreary
Bought it anyway
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Unfortunately, the problem remains.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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It works for me, both in the thumbnail in the post as well as on YouTube. I guess Jeremy might have different settings?
Ed, the loose gravel ride was scary! Good that you had adequate tyres on your Creo! Are you sure you want to change them? Also, the downhill ride seemed so fast! (Where I live, a 24.1 km/h average speed on gravel is perceived as fast even if not at the competing level).
Chargeride
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Looks good, maybe use a wider angle, you dont need to worry about framing as much.
Stefan Mikes
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It happens a gravel road has just been closed for laying asphalt, e.g, two days before the race
The Last Souvenirs From Great Lakes Gravel 2026
It was just the last several km before the flying finish line. I rode in TURBO and did my best not to be overtaken by anyone but to win several positions. I was as focused on riding as I didn't see the photographer, so a totally candid photo!
Another candid photo from the physical finish line just as I collected my finisher medal and was only thinking to get in a restaurant for some nourishing solid meal! (You are advised to only eat energy gel and drink on the race to avoid the need for number two, haha).
Photos courtesy Anna Kuśmierczyk.
Chargeride
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Your medal cabinet deserves a medal
