Originally Posted by
freeranger
Guess that, at 74, I'm lucky enough to keep riding under pedal power only. And while I still maintain a decent pace and don't do too badly on hills, I can't keep the pace or tackle hills like a motor assisted bike. The quandary I'm facing is: I used to ride with a group, and while many rode e-bikes, there were still a few of us that preferred pedal power. Now, other than 2 riders, I'm the only one relying on pedal power. I don't mind riding solo(and have been for a couple of years), but I enjoy the comradery of riding with others, discussing various topics, solving the world's problems, etc. While I don't kid myself that I can ride like 30 years ago, I'm fit, work out regularly, no medical issues. I feel like an e-bike would not keep my fitness up like a pedal powered bike will. Feel like destined to be a solo rider. Just wondering--how many in a similar circumstance?
I'm working on 74 right now but have had medical issues in the past that have seriously hampered my style. Double stroke in 99 that seriously hampered progress. Doc told me I was lucky to still be able to walk and talk after that. Haven't actually been on a Bike for a while now, but still with you guys and gals in spirit. I can still ride, but nowhere near like I used to, so I'm living vicariously right now through reading the posts here. So far my Bikes are all pedal powered but I've been seriously eyeballing E-Bikes. I appreciate the posts, so keep it up.