I find myself stuck between the hardcore motored riders & the cycling elitists.
For the most part I enjoy pedaling quietly down country back roads, but
I'm getting old. There are places I want to ride, but I don't want to take a
a month getting there. I'd just as soon throttle my way past the traffic to
get to a more serene byway. I want to tour long distance yet still enjoy
a more casual pace where possible. I almost got kicked off of Bike Forums
when I posted a pic of my compromise touring bike, but I guess they
took pity on me cuz I'm old & have suffered many great wounds. It seems
to me both sides should be allies in a common cause of sharing the road
& promoting safer 2 wheel travel with less carbon footprints. I'm not a
spandexter, but I don't need to go faster than 25 either. Anyway, here's
my compromise bike. It's heavy, but pedals well, yet gets down the road
under power. (3rd pic, stealth mode engine cover)
For the most part I enjoy pedaling quietly down country back roads, but
I'm getting old. There are places I want to ride, but I don't want to take a
a month getting there. I'd just as soon throttle my way past the traffic to
get to a more serene byway. I want to tour long distance yet still enjoy
a more casual pace where possible. I almost got kicked off of Bike Forums
when I posted a pic of my compromise touring bike, but I guess they
took pity on me cuz I'm old & have suffered many great wounds. It seems
to me both sides should be allies in a common cause of sharing the road
& promoting safer 2 wheel travel with less carbon footprints. I'm not a
spandexter, but I don't need to go faster than 25 either. Anyway, here's
my compromise bike. It's heavy, but pedals well, yet gets down the road
under power. (3rd pic, stealth mode engine cover)
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