I biked to the beach recently. It’s far enough away that I usually drive my cars and truck, however in an effort to promote social distancing, the city of Portland, Oregon, chose to close its most popular parks to motor vehicle traffic.
OK, I should clarify. I e– biked to the beach. (Yes, technically, an electric bike is a motor vehicle, however a minimum of I do not need a parking space?) I pedaled on Specialized’s new lightweight electric commuter bike, the Vado SL, and it’s currently my dream steed of option. It’s costly, however light, powerful, and maneuverable– fantastic for anyone who is currently covering numerous more miles by bike than normal.
To get to the beach, I bumped through bike lanes, followed painted arrows through a strange, complex crosswalk, and swooped over a bridge that swung high over a slough. I gained ground on a paved path on a truck route, and cackled as I surpassed severe bicyclists in skin-tight jerseys. The beach was gloriously empty. I took a look at it for a bit, then gotten on the ebike to head home.
Magic Carpet Ride
Why would you pick an expensive bike by a high-end bike producer, like Specialized, versus a more affordable one designed by a start-up or a software engineer? Well, Specialized has actually been building bikes given that1981 They have a great deal of experience with bikes and cyclists, so I wasn’t sur