Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

[RabH]

Some photos from my recent epic ride that didn't make the final cut in the other thread!

 

[DaveMatthews]

Some photos from my recent epic ride that didn't make the final cut in the other thread!

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Nice!
Some of those pics remind me of the "Sea Wall" around Stanley Park here.

 

[Watana Bob]

Beautiful Rab!

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Neighbor DB and I did a 24 mi coast ride north to Oceanside and back today. Every beach we passed was packed on this sunny and unusually warm Sunday at the height of tourist season.

Warned DB that I'd have a bad case of the zoomies, as we were leaving right after watching the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France. (What a finish, what a Tour!) Fine, he said, just wait up now and then.

After turning around at the harbor, we stopped for cold drinks at the Tin Fish at the foot of Oceanside Pier.

Used to get nervous riding down this very steep ramp from the pier to the restaurant — especially when there were lots of people and bikes in the street below. But thanks to a recent brake upgrade and front tire swap, the bike now feels much more controlled and sure-footed on steep descents.

At one point, noticed this blue rubbery stuff on the ground by my wheel. No idea how it might have gotten there all the way from Washington DC, but first thought was a piece of the peeling "flag blue" liner recently installed in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
;^}

Turned out, our picnic table was the real source. Maybe the same cronie's Florida company painted both.
;^}

 

[DaveMatthews]

Neighbor DB and I did a 24 mi coast ride north to Oceanside and back today. Every beach we passed was packed on this sunny and unusually warm Sunday at the height of tourist season.

Warned DB that I'd have a bad case of the zoomies, as we were leaving right after watching the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France. (What a finish, what a Tour!) Fine, he said, just wait up now and then.

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After turning around at the harbor, we stopped for cold drinks at the Tin Fish at the foot of Oceanside Pier.

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Used to get nervous riding down this very steep ramp from the pier to the restaurant — especially when there were lots of people and bikes in the street below. But thanks to a recent brake upgrade and front tire swap, the bike now feels much more controlled and sure-footed on steep descents.

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At one point, noticed this blue rubbery stuff on the ground by my wheel. No idea how it might have gotten there all the way from Washington DC, but first thought was a piece of the peeling "flag blue" liner recently installed in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
;^}

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Turned out, our picnic table was the real source. Maybe the same cronie's Florida company painted both.
;^}

Dude... as soon as I saw that blue remnant I had the exact same thought, then I read your caption. Too funny!

 

[DaveMatthews]

This weekend was lousy weather for the most part, but I did get out for a quick run to the barber on Saturday, and a short run around the hood.

A look back at a nasty hill I just climbed...



An overpass crossing Nordel Way looking West...



Sunday was a write off with rain all day so I decided to commute to the office today.
Started out a bit misty and tried to rain but never caught on.
Busy intersection...



Through local streets...



Now on River Road...



Gets busier with larger trucks starting here...







The final stretch to the office about 3 blocks away...



Fairly relaxed ride averaging 20km/h with a few picture stops. 30 mins total to do 10.5 kms.

 

[Chargeride]

Not a ride, but this pic caught my eye, Long Island, Wurt Brothers photography.
No classes back then.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Dude... as soon as I saw that blue remnant I had the exact same thought, then I read your caption. Too funny!

It's disturbing how much we think alike. Must be pretty disturbing to you, too.
;^}

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Not a ride, but this pic caught my eye, Long Island, Wurt Brothers photography.
No classes back then.
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Riding your bike to hang at the hobby shop. Didn't get much better than that back then.

 

[DaveMatthews]

It's disturbing how much we think alike. Must be pretty disturbing to you, too.
;^}

Oh I'm disturbed alright...

 

[DaveMatthews]

Was expecting rain on/off all day and did not think a ride would be possible. It was raining heavily when I got up.
Two hours later the clouds parted, and instead of getting into the car for a shopping trip I hopped on the bike instead.
Logistics dictated the route. Left the first stop of getting some clothing...



Then the second stop was grabbing some new bath towels. Both the clothing and towels fit easily into my backpack...



Really glad I decided to take the bike. The traffic was heavy, parking lots full, and very busy...



Third stop to grab a two-four of Sneaky Weasel beer, so I transferred the towels to the pannier, expanded the top of the Topeak bag for the clothing, and then the backpack easily took the two-four...



Busy busy...



Finally onto a quieter road with a decent bike lane...



Into a park where newly poured concrete pads are laid and covered because of the recent rain. I suppose they will host some park benches...



Then the path behind/around Sungod Arena/pool...



Three blocks from home...



Windy, but beautiful!

 

[fooferdoggie]

 

[fooferdoggie]

 

[fooferdoggie]

found this cool artwork when we rode to a new nature path though no bikes. this is the kind of stuff my bill wife really likes.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Was expecting rain on/off all day and did not think a ride would be possible. It was raining heavily when I got up.
Two hours later the clouds parted, and instead of getting into the car for a shopping trip I hopped on the bike instead.
Logistics dictated the route. Left the first stop of getting some clothing...



Then the second stop was grabbing some new bath towels. Both the clothing and towels fit easily into my backpack...



Really glad I decided to take the bike. The traffic was heavy, parking lots full, and very busy...



Third stop to grab a two-four of Sneaky Weasel beer, so I transferred the towels to the pannier, expanded the top of the Topeak bag for the clothing, and then the backpack easily took the two-four...



Busy busy...



Finally onto a quieter road with a decent bike lane...



Into a park where newly poured concrete pads are laid and covered because of the recent rain. I suppose they will host some park benches...



Then the path behind/around Sungod Arena/pool...



Three blocks from home...



Windy, but beautiful!

I'd combine rides and chores more often if I were willing to either (a) leave my precious Vado SL 1 locked up outside stores, or (b) do the ride parts on my clunky old white hub-drive instead. The fact that the SL's effectively irreplaceable now doesn't help.

I gather that you've come to terms with all this somehow.

 

[DaveMatthews]

I'd combine rides and chores more often if I were willing to either (a) leave my precious Vado SL 1 locked up outside stores, or (b) do the ride parts on my clunky old white hub-drive instead. The fact that the SL's effectively irreplaceable now doesn't help.

I gather that you've come to terms with all this somehow.

I completely understand your trepidation. I share it. The replacement cost for my Stance is significantly more than what I paid for mine, by a lot!
That said, I'm very much a stealth shopper. Basically in and out quickly. Also I lock the bike up in the most public spot possible. If I think I might be a little bit longer in a store ie grocery shopping I'll take the Topeak bag in with me.
I also habitually take my Garmin and sometimes the remote with me as well.
But I'm just paranoid... all the thieves in Canada are so nice and apologetic.
In any case, I guess I just don't want to curb a spontaneous need, desire, or opportunity.
I may have just jinxed myself...