eBiking the Erie Canal

[Saratoga Dave]

I just completed a ride across NYS - most of it, anyhow, had done the rest in day trips - on my Trek xm700+. Thought some of you guys might be interested.

http://bicyclelife.topicwise.com/doc/2017trek

 

[harryS]

Wonderful blog! Enjoyed reading so far. Nice pics. Congrats on a fun tour!

Two things would discourage me. One is having to share roads with cars. The other is the shortness of each day's jaunt. I only recently discovered how carrying a spare battery makes more things possible.

 

[Al P]

Great write up Dave! That is one heck of a trip, and you seem none the worse for wear. Thanks for sharing your ride.

 

[J.R.]

I just completed a ride across NYS - most of it, anyhow, had done the rest in day trips - on my Trek xm700+. Thought some of you guys might be interested.

http://bicyclelife.topicwise.com/doc/2017trek

Way to go Dave! I'm doing another leg of the C&O Canal this month, should be great. Fall foliage is amazing this year, maybe the best in 25 years with the reletively cool wet summer. I really enjoy the ebiking lifestyle threads, thanks for posting!

 

[rich c]

Nice travelog! I've been riding the Hennepin Canal in Northern IL. Not nearly as many cities or towns, and more primitive infrastructure left on the canal. Great riding though! I ride either my Full Seven or Trekking, depends on how primitive the sections are. I was on a real smooth stretch but came upon an erosion washout on my last trip, glad I had the Full Seven to ride down and around and just keep going. Ride safely!