Chargeride
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Looks like the London police are confiscating overpowered ebikes, most of them look like chinese bought and probably not speed restricted.
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Chargeride
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Quite a lot of them are fast food delivery bikes from other pictures.
Theres going to be a huge backlash from that, mostly immigrant, minimum wage earners during an economic disaster, using epower to earn a living wage.
This wont go well
Theres going to be a huge backlash from that, mostly immigrant, minimum wage earners during an economic disaster, using epower to earn a living wage.
This wont go well
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
Probably less battery fires and safer roads.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
Unnamed Route
I wanted go on a metric century southwards on Saturday. However, we had an online party with @Brix the night before
I woke up too late and in bad shape! When I got better, I thought I might take my Vado SL for a ride northwards against a mild NNW wind as well. The weather was so beautiful, I decided to wear Summer cycling clothes! Lucky me I took a windbreaker with me, too! And an extra Range Extender inside a small backpack (REs are truly lightweight! 1 kg or 2.2 lb).
When quickly planning my trip with RideWithGPS, I noticed the default name was "Unnamed Route". And that became the name of my trip!
The ride to the border of the Kampinos National Park just took 34 minutes.
When I was happily drafting the route, I overlooked the fact it would lead through roads I really hated, such as this totally damaged access gravel road...
...or that cobblestone one!
Meanwhile, I felt hungry (it was already early afternoon!), so I changed the route and rode to the "Na szlaku" (On The Trail) biker restaurant in Palmiry (25th kilometre). I started with this excellent, generously hopped alcohol free Ale. There are not many of such ales around but Miłosław Bezalkoholowe really rules!
There was a very limited selection of the food on the day (the cook had probably left for May Holidays), so I only ate the Ukrainian Borscht. The variety is made not only with the red beet but also plenty of vegetables and meat.
There are not many gravel roads in Central Mazovia. Local gravel cyclists make that deficiency up with riding in forests and on any bad roads they can find
Here, my "gravelized" Vado SL shone:
It took me many kilometres to find the first decent gravel road!
Already in the Hollander Land (50th kilometre). I crossed the River Vistula embankment for some rest. Sun was shining, frogs croaking, birds singing. What you can see is not the river; it is rather a bay (proper Vistula flows behind the green island in the background).
A Mascarpone & Blueberry Cake "At Marta's" in Secymin Polski. Now, I started riding with the mild tailwind. It felt cold.
The return ride over the ridge of the "Carpathians" sand dune inside the KPN.
A traditional visit to Klimatyczna Cafe I could enjoy the sweets outside! At last!
To my big surprise, RideWithGPS found a road I have never ridden before! It was a mud road, full of dried up ruts (@mikeschn - see it!)
The average assistance was about 70/70% (SL), and I used 510 Wh of batteries: the second Range Extender was necessary!
I wanted go on a metric century southwards on Saturday. However, we had an online party with @Brix the night before
I woke up too late and in bad shape! When I got better, I thought I might take my Vado SL for a ride northwards against a mild NNW wind as well. The weather was so beautiful, I decided to wear Summer cycling clothes! Lucky me I took a windbreaker with me, too! And an extra Range Extender inside a small backpack (REs are truly lightweight! 1 kg or 2.2 lb).When quickly planning my trip with RideWithGPS, I noticed the default name was "Unnamed Route". And that became the name of my trip!
The ride to the border of the Kampinos National Park just took 34 minutes.
When I was happily drafting the route, I overlooked the fact it would lead through roads I really hated, such as this totally damaged access gravel road...
...or that cobblestone one!
Meanwhile, I felt hungry (it was already early afternoon!), so I changed the route and rode to the "Na szlaku" (On The Trail) biker restaurant in Palmiry (25th kilometre). I started with this excellent, generously hopped alcohol free Ale. There are not many of such ales around but Miłosław Bezalkoholowe really rules!
There was a very limited selection of the food on the day (the cook had probably left for May Holidays), so I only ate the Ukrainian Borscht. The variety is made not only with the red beet but also plenty of vegetables and meat.
There are not many gravel roads in Central Mazovia. Local gravel cyclists make that deficiency up with riding in forests and on any bad roads they can find
Here, my "gravelized" Vado SL shone:
- Lowly attached handlebars with Innerbarend "hoods"
- Full Redshift Shock Stop suspension system (front & rear)
- Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss gravel tyres
- Before entering the forests, I deflated the tyres down to 3 bar (45 psi) front, 3.4 bar (50 psi) rear. Such pressure was good for asphalt, too!
It took me many kilometres to find the first decent gravel road!
Already in the Hollander Land (50th kilometre). I crossed the River Vistula embankment for some rest. Sun was shining, frogs croaking, birds singing. What you can see is not the river; it is rather a bay (proper Vistula flows behind the green island in the background).
A Mascarpone & Blueberry Cake "At Marta's" in Secymin Polski. Now, I started riding with the mild tailwind. It felt cold.
The return ride over the ridge of the "Carpathians" sand dune inside the KPN.
A traditional visit to Klimatyczna Cafe
I could enjoy the sweets outside! At last!To my big surprise, RideWithGPS found a road I have never ridden before! It was a mud road, full of dried up ruts
(@mikeschn - see it!)The average assistance was about 70/70% (SL), and I used 510 Wh of batteries: the second Range Extender was necessary!
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Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
It was surprisingly soft (not ideal, though). The issue there is not to crash!
Oh yes, I do
I learned of all interesting food stops in the area from road and gravel cyclists! However, my decision to make a detour for Borscht was a spontaneous one (the restaurant was not that far off my route plan!)Getting up in 2 1/2 hours
A "Gravel Master Race Reconstruction" group ride!
fooferdoggie
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got in 44 miles today mostly in the rain. 12 miles for a haircut and some groceries then a 31 mile ride out to Troutdale. hoping some action at the small airport but nothing.
but longest my wife has been able to ride.
but longest my wife has been able to ride.
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Quiet country roads …
Pine Mountain, SE Queensland
4 km from home
It was a day for pottering in the garden but I did escape for a quick ride, the first for the new month on a day that couldn't decide whether to be wet or dry. That hardly mattered: it was cool with a hint – imagination needed – of autumn.4 km from home
mikeschn
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- USA
- City
- SE Michigan
That doesn't look like autumn to me... When do you lose your leaves, typically?
Mike...
Chargeride
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At what point did someone say at an airport management meeting.
We need a giant fork.
edit...Ah..its the food plaza, that might be a spork.
fooferdoggie
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ya before the airport. it most be new I did not see it last time I was up there.
D
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Mike, shedding of bark (in spring; photos in November) is the major indicator of seasonal changes. No 'fall' in the subtropics! We're about 600 km closer to the equator than San Diego.
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kahn
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- USA
- City
- northWET washington
Great TEXTURE.
RabH
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The nice weather has gone but it was still a good day for cycling, the rain did threaten at times but thankfully it stayed dry! Not the most scenic route this time but I had an awesome ride once again, mainly back roads so very little traffic! I got a nice surprise when I discovered they have fially fixed one of my favourite roads which has been neglected for years, lovely smpooth tarmac to enjoy! Today I was climbing it so I'm looking forward to descending it soon!
The lambs are growing fast, I was surprised they didn't run when I stopped to take some photos!
This road was also repaired recently, today I was descending it which was pretty awesome!
I haven't used this road for months so it was time to put that right today, its littered with farms so it can be pretty messy in wet conditions!
I just love this descent!
Nice boat on the canal today!
Glenskirlie Castle! Looks a bit modern
https://www.glenskirliecastle.co.uk/Another awesome day on the bike, I'm hoping the weather plays ball and I can get out again this week!
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DiggyGun
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- United Kingdom
- City
- Buckinghamshire
Part One: The Honeymoon
We’ve just finished our honeymoon and did a weeklong cycling trip in the Lake District, followed by the same in the Peak District.
I’ve broken this down into four posts, the preamble, (this one) and one for each week in the different National parks and an epilogue.
Initially, we were going on an escorted coach tour to Morocco for the honeymoon. However, we did not fancy three weeks on a coach wearing a mask. Additionally, travelling through six different countries, each with their own rules for COVID, would we get back OK if there was a new outbreak.
So, we had a re-think. And, as Mrs DG has seen so little of the UK being here for just over three years and the effects of COVID, we thought that we would see some of the nice scenery that It has to offer.
We did the New Forest last year and did part of Exmoor in February this year. We are doing the Broads in June, so slowly working out way through the National Parks.
End of Part One and onto Part Two…
We’ve just finished our honeymoon and did a weeklong cycling trip in the Lake District, followed by the same in the Peak District.
I’ve broken this down into four posts, the preamble, (this one) and one for each week in the different National parks and an epilogue.
Initially, we were going on an escorted coach tour to Morocco for the honeymoon. However, we did not fancy three weeks on a coach wearing a mask. Additionally, travelling through six different countries, each with their own rules for COVID, would we get back OK if there was a new outbreak.
So, we had a re-think. And, as Mrs DG has seen so little of the UK being here for just over three years and the effects of COVID, we thought that we would see some of the nice scenery that It has to offer.
We did the New Forest last year and did part of Exmoor in February this year. We are doing the Broads in June, so slowly working out way through the National Parks.
End of Part One and onto Part Two…
ChezCheese:)
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- USA
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- Kitsap Co, WA
YES!! Miłosław is really a great non-alcoholic ale. Wish it was available in bottles here in the US, instead of cans.
fooferdoggie
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first trip to the dog park.
BlackHand
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- USA
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- Western WA
How many links in that chain, and do you have to splice it together or can you buy one with enough links?
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