*Geezer
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Hi,
I'm *Geezer because my other hobby is astronomy... and, because I'm old and retired! I've been riding regular pedal bikes all my life and love to bicycle tour. I've ridden all over the U.S. and decided in 2010 to add a motor to one of my recumbent bikes so I could continue to tour big miles. I added a GEBE kit to my Bacchetta Giro, making very minor modifications, and have put over 9,000 miles on it in 2 years. Last summer, my big trip was from the Canadian border to the Mexican border, through the Cascade and Sierra Mtns. following an Adventure Cycling route... 2,643 miles with over 140,000 ft. of elevation and the little Tanaka PF-3300 worked perfectly, as I pulled my trailer up and down the mountains. It was a memorable trip made all the better with the engine assist. When touring I normally ride 150-200 miles per day and carry equipment for camping, but often stay in motels for the convenience. I'm 63 and live in Modesto, the central valley of CA. The longest day I've had without the engine was 206 miles (with 3 hrs. in the dark). With the engine, 267 miles, all in daylight hours. I still kayak and fish, but riding my bikes is by far my main hobby. It's just great fun.http://motoredbikes.com/images/smilies/set12_b/grin.gif
I'm *Geezer because my other hobby is astronomy... and, because I'm old and retired! I've been riding regular pedal bikes all my life and love to bicycle tour. I've ridden all over the U.S. and decided in 2010 to add a motor to one of my recumbent bikes so I could continue to tour big miles. I added a GEBE kit to my Bacchetta Giro, making very minor modifications, and have put over 9,000 miles on it in 2 years. Last summer, my big trip was from the Canadian border to the Mexican border, through the Cascade and Sierra Mtns. following an Adventure Cycling route... 2,643 miles with over 140,000 ft. of elevation and the little Tanaka PF-3300 worked perfectly, as I pulled my trailer up and down the mountains. It was a memorable trip made all the better with the engine assist. When touring I normally ride 150-200 miles per day and carry equipment for camping, but often stay in motels for the convenience. I'm 63 and live in Modesto, the central valley of CA. The longest day I've had without the engine was 206 miles (with 3 hrs. in the dark). With the engine, 267 miles, all in daylight hours. I still kayak and fish, but riding my bikes is by far my main hobby. It's just great fun.http://motoredbikes.com/images/smilies/set12_b/grin.gif