Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

Some of them are in incredible good nick, obviously someones been regrouting for 800 years.
I love Conway castle because its right in the town and you can sit outside a pub across a cobbled road from it.

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kahn said:
@DiggyGun and @Chargeride

You folks have so many real castles whatever their state of repair or disrepair. We only have fake castles on this side of the pond.

@DiggyGun Your bikes were really loaded for each ride with those panniers full? I guess those picnics need space!
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As we are out most of the day, we are always prepared. Not only our picnics, but spare clothing for whatever the weather and if we get caught in the rain.

In the fork bags, there are some tools for minor repairs, tweaks on the way in one and in the other spare tubes and puncture repair kits.
 
A Story As Old As E-Bikes Are :)

I still intend to write a report on our May 3rd ride (which was exciting!) but now: an e-bike story.

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I, Katy and Jerzy had a little party at the "Finish Line Bar" prior to our group ride on the greatest of Polish public holidays (The Day of the Constitution of May 3rd, 1791). There, I could spot two large e-bikes. As I approached those to take a photo, a female owner of the Liv Rove E+ smiled and joked: "You own me ten Euro for that!" :)

The story was as old as the e-bike world is. The wife wanted to ride together with her husband but could not make it on a traditional bike. The hubby bought her the Liv. Then, he discovered he was sweating too much while trying to follow her up! So he bought the Giant Fathom E+ Pro for himself. Rings familiar? :)

The lady was describing her e-biking experiences. An old tale again: "Faster, more frequently, and for far longer a distance". What is a 60-km ride for her today? A nice, leisurely trip!
 
"Vivat May! The Third of May! Poles' Blissful Paradise!"

Our patriotic song tells us we Poles should celebrate our most joyful public holiday, or "The Day of the May 3rd 1791 Constitution" by singing, partying, and drinking wine! :) The second world's constitution (following the one of The United States), and the first in Europe. It only survived for 19 months but we are still partying on the day! I rode by e-bike, train, and e-bike again to meet Jerzy and Katy in the designated point at noon.

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So we, of course, started our group ride with a pre-ride party :D As a proper Pole, I could not resist having a grilled sausage :) Besides, that was at the "Finish Line Bar" :D

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Jerzy is the only man who carries cash on him :) He paid our tickets for the Gassy-Karczew ferry over River Vistula.

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A historical steam locomotive in Karczew. A narrow gauge railroad with a train that used to ride at a dramatically low speed, and which was connecting countryside very north with very south of Warsaw played a vital role during the Nazi occupation during WWII. Warsaw was starving. Country people were continuously (and illegally) feeding the city with meat and spirits. A song of those times: "It's a wartime now, who is in the trade he's living! I've sold chopped meat, bought black pudding, and I will drink vodka, too!" :)

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We rode into the gravel-cycling territory: The Red Road in the Mazovian Landscape Park. A lot of sands!

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A tourist attraction: Former German bunkers in Dąbrowiecka Góra.

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'I wonder if I could wipe both boys out with a single burst?' :D

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Celestynów. A Polish owner had his pizzeria closed but a Turkish guy had kebab on sale, and the Chinese guy was offering Chinese food :) I do not eat kebab, and don't like Chinese food but settled for the latter because of hunger and for a company :) (Jerzy paid again!)

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A 1910 railroad lineman's hut between Śródborów and Otwock.

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The time was running out. Katy had to be back at home by 7 p.m. We would not have made it if we didn't shorten the trip by taking the train. Here, a historical train station in Otwock.

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Warsaw skyline as seen from the latest Southern Bridge, which is far away from the City.

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Katy on her last climb. She rides a new traditional Liv XC bike.

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It was past 7 p.m., the temperature dropped to 13 C, there was a strong headwind, and I had summer clothes on me. Still 19 km to go!

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A complicated trip involving two train rides, and five different cycling segments. I took the group ride with Katy & Jerzy at no or with minimal assistance! I rode unassisted downwind, and used 20/20% Vado SL assistance otherwise. The latter meant providing only 36 W of motor power for 100 W of my leg power! The total main battery consumption only was 84%! Including a Turbo "red" segment as seen on the map!
 
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Chargeride said:
So I repaired the snapped in two wobbly bike, two alloy plates and a few bolts.
Now hubdrive and still silly.

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Dont zoom in if you are some kind of perfectionist, theres only demons here for you.
Just needs wide rim fitting on back
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Cartridge (it is how @Brix calls you, haha!)
Buy yourself a decent e-bike please... A Levo? :)
 
Cowlitz said:
I was told by a guy who was trying to recruit folks from here to NZ that I'd feel right at home there due to the similarities in climate and topography. So, I guess I can stay here? 'Cept we have too many cars on roads. Sigh.
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Where's "here"?

In latitude range, NZ is equivalent to Spain. Topography wise the South Island is (very) different compared to the UK.

Cheers
 
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I woke this morning and it was dry outside, had another look at the weather forecast and they said rain was expected at 9am but only light stuff! So I had my breakfast and got ready, out the door at 8.15am and just as I took my bike out of the garage down came the rain! :rolleyes: It wasn't light rain either but I noticed the sky looked clearer to the south so off I went into the rain, at least it wasn't cold so it didn't bother me! After about 10 minutes I had outrun the rain and the roads were now dry, now I could really enjoy my ride!

I headed over a local back road which I use a lot and came across a very cute new born Shetland pony! 😁 It looks like mom might have another one coming or maybe she is just plump, the young ones legs are actually longer than hers! 🤣

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Some miles later it was time for a big climb, the camera makes it look like a mole hill! ;)

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Of course after the climb comes the lovely descent, I have almost hit 50mph down this one before but only just over 40 today due to the wind direction!

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Recently I noticed some bikes on a new cycle path which has been built next to one of my favourite roads, that day I was descending so I stayed on the road! Today it was time to climb it so I tried the new path, they have done a really nice job of it! They did take almost a year to build it though so I would like to think it would be a proper path!

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Thankfully it stayed dry so I had a great ride on amazing roads, tomorrow is looking nasty but Sunday is looking promising so I can't wait to get out again! I didn't take so many photos today, I really just wanted to ride my bike and enjoy it as much as possible!
 

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RabH said:
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I woke this morning and it was dry outside, had another look at the weather forecast and they said rain was expected at 9am but only light stuff! So I had my breakfast and got ready, out the door at 8.15am and just as I took my bike out of the garage down came the rain! :rolleyes: It wasn't light rain either but I noticed the sky looked clearer to the south so off I went into the rain, at least it wasn't cold so it didn't bother me! After about 10 minutes I had outrun the rain and the roads were now dry, now I could really enjoy my ride!

I headed over a local back road which I use a lot and came across a very cute new born Shetland pony! 😁 It looks like mom might have another one coming or maybe she is just plump, the young ones legs are actually longer than hers! 🤣

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Some miles later it was time for a big climb, the camera makes it look like a mole hill! ;)

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Of course after the climb comes the lovely descent, I have almost hit 50mph down this one before but only just over 40 today due to the wind direction!

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Recently I noticed some bikes on a new cycle path which has been built next to one of my favourite roads, that day I was descending so I stayed on the road! Today it was time to climb it so I tried the new path, they have done a really nice job of it! They did take almost a year to build it though so I would like to think it would be a proper path!

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Thankfully it stayed dry so I had a great ride on amazing roads, tomorrow is looking nasty but Sunday is looking promising so I can't wait to get out again! I didn't take so many photos today, I really just wanted to ride my bike and enjoy it as much as possible!
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I want to thank you and others for taking me/us along on some of these beautiful adventures. Green pastures and Shetland Ponies first thing in the morning. Terrific.


Aside: I do have a question about included photos. I see some full size and others reduced in size. How is that accomplished?
 
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