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Forum: Electric Bikes
07-10-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,430
Posted By jeneralist

Day 5: Lake Ontario and thunderstorms, 23.7 miles

On my last full day in Rochester, the forecast called for afternoon thunderstorms and my work schedule called for a Zoom call at 1 pm. Yes, I was on vacation, but I hadn’t been able to find a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-02-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,430
Posted By jeneralist

A comment on trail etiquette

The canal trail was posted with signs, every so often, reminding cyclists to yield to pedestrians. But it’s also important to remember the general rule that faster and more maneuverable trail users...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-02-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,430
Posted By jeneralist

Day 4: East to Fairport and back, 39.9 miles

The day began with an unpleasant milestone. The first time I didn’t get carded buying wine was bad enough; but on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022, I got my first senior discount, unasked. Ouch.
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Forum: Electric Bikes
07-02-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,430
Posted By jeneralist

No, I don't remember any particular impact. ...

No, I don't remember any particular impact. There were places where the blacktop had buckled, giving an uneven ride to the trail. Nothing worse than my usual Philly commute, but I was carrying a lot...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-30-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,430
Posted By jeneralist

Day 3 afternoon: Riding around Rochester, 27 miles

Leaving the bike shop, I had a plan, a hotel reservation, and an intense desire to pick up where I left off. My first move was to head back to the spot on the canal trail where I realized I had...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-27-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,430
Posted By jeneralist

Day 3: Monday morning at the bike shop

According to Google, the shop opened at 10 am; I got there at 10:05. The lead mechanic – and, I found out later, owner – already had a bike he was working on, but the phrase “I was on the canal trail...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-26-22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,430
Posted By jeneralist

Day 2: Medina to Greece (just west of Rochester), 44.0 miles

Got up around 8 am and puttered, with the hostel all to myself. I was told I could stash the bike indoors overnight, and was glad for the extra security. Now I had the chance to lube the chain and to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-25-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,430
Posted By jeneralist

Day 1: Buffalo to Medina, 54.2 miles

The first day was clear, cool, and – unfortunately for me – windy! Once I returned the rented car and got an Uber back to the hostel where I was staying, I got my gear loaded onto the bike as quickly...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,430
Posted By jeneralist

Day 0: About the bike

Somewhere between North America and Asia, there’s a container ship that’s carrying the bike I had wanted to use on this ride: designed as an ebike, front suspension, plenty of battery power, lots of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,430
Posted By jeneralist

2022 Tour: E-bike Adventures on the Erie Canal Trail

Some here on the E-bike section may remember me from the Clydes & Athenas group, where I was active for many years. Starting in 2010, I posted about a summer bike tour annually:

2010, GAP and C&O...
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