Phantom
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Gilad --
Apologies if this post strays from the topic of parts to carry, but the touring info. seems germane and may give you some food for thought.
Yes, it certainly can, and thousands of touring cyclists have crossed the US (on just pedal bikes) and loved it. My own tour was exhilarating, and one of the best experiences of my life. Yes, there were some down days, but the good days far outnumbered them. I'm not trying to deny or discredit your experience, just offering some counterpoint.
Wow, that's impressive! But 1,000 feet change over 130 miles averages out to less than 10 feet elevation change per mile. Your roads must be flat as a pancake!
Printed maps are old-school, but they work without batteries or network access! Just another option to consider.
Adventure Cycling (https://www.adventurecycling.org/cyclosource-store/route-maps/) makes some great maps. They're waterproof and have turn-for-turn instructions in miles and kilometers. They generally follow bicycle-friendly roads, with campgrounds, motels, grocery stores and bike shops listed along the way. Another option is AAA roadmaps. They're free if you're a member. Designed for cars, yes, but they also indicate campgrounds (just look for the little red tee-pee icon), have lots of detail and show secondary/tertiary roads that cyclists prefer.
No, never! Just like a patch kit, I always carry a bright headlight -- but hope I never have to use it.
Glad you made it home safe and sound!
Apologies if this post strays from the topic of parts to carry, but the touring info. seems germane and may give you some food for thought.
I have ridden all over the country on motorcycles, but a moped was just miserable, and I think a bicycle would be even worse. Still, it can be done.
Yes, it certainly can, and thousands of touring cyclists have crossed the US (on just pedal bikes) and loved it. My own tour was exhilarating, and one of the best experiences of my life. Yes, there were some down days, but the good days far outnumbered them. I'm not trying to deny or discredit your experience, just offering some counterpoint.
okay, so I did a long crazy ebike ride today. total 130 miles . . . 1000 feet gain.
Wow, that's impressive! But 1,000 feet change over 130 miles averages out to less than 10 feet elevation change per mile. Your roads must be flat as a pancake!
1. My older iPhone ran out of power . . .
2. . . . i literally had to check my phone constantly and ran out of batteries
3. . . . have a spare battery that is always full to charge your phone.
Printed maps are old-school, but they work without batteries or network access! Just another option to consider.
Adventure Cycling (https://www.adventurecycling.org/cyclosource-store/route-maps/) makes some great maps. They're waterproof and have turn-for-turn instructions in miles and kilometers. They generally follow bicycle-friendly roads, with campgrounds, motels, grocery stores and bike shops listed along the way. Another option is AAA roadmaps. They're free if you're a member. Designed for cars, yes, but they also indicate campgrounds (just look for the little red tee-pee icon), have lots of detail and show secondary/tertiary roads that cyclists prefer.
4. Since I was so late, it got dark. You do not want to ride in the pitch black.
No, never! Just like a patch kit, I always carry a bright headlight -- but hope I never have to use it.
Glad you made it home safe and sound!
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