Originally Posted by
BikeForMoi
<donning Kevlar vest>
Age 54
I have a new eBike. Yes, an electric-assist bike. It's an urban/city type bike with pedal assist. And guess what? I used that bike on my very first "slow spokes" group ride last night, which wasn't slow at all. LOL. Yes I got some interesting looks. I know I'm breaking some cardinal rule and a group of Lycra-clad enthusiasts will show up with pitchforks at my door, but I don't care. I can't ride without some assist and that's just the way it is. As it was, even with pedal assist, I was working hard on that 17.5 mi loop. I was cranking those pedals and sweating in the humidity and I feel it today. I was never a cyclist and never in good shape and I'm carrying 40 extra lbs as it is.
My philosophy: we work with what we have and celebrate anything that allows someone to ride a bike, no matter the bike type.
Exactly my thoughts, I tell well meaning people that tell me, "its unfair that You have to deal with Parkinson's Disease, or the major surgeries, or the chronic kidney disease," I simply thank them, then tell the person that "You play the hand you are dealt", whining about things won't make it go away, or help you get through the difficult times. Getting out and riding, no matter what you ride, is a step in taking back your life. Stick with your rides, no matter what, it will be worth your efforts.
Bill