After a few years of internal debate, I got a Specialized Turbo Levo pedal-assist ebike and it’s changed my life. It’s drawing me out into the hills and yes, I know the purist objections to motorized assistance, but first, you get a break once you turn 80, plus is it FUN! Like having super powers.
Here I am having returned home after sinking down and falling over sideways (me + bike) in bottomless puddle on fire road; note mud on leg and sleeve. Embarrassing, but no harm.*
I’m working on my biking skills, like looking where you want to go, rather than fixating on what’s immediately in front of your wheel. Not only does it have a fine motor, but it’s a kickass off-road bike.
*Whenever i fall — skateboarding, cycling, or just tripping — the first thing I do is look to see if anyone saw me. Then, I check body parts for injuries. This time, other than getting soaked in muddy water, there were no onlookers or injuries. Onward!
Lloyd Kahn, you are badass!!
Nice Bike.
Lloyd,
ran across something thought might be of interest.
https://www.thesunmagazine.org/issues/117/the-end-of-a-sixties-dream
NICE! Not a fall. The bike and your use of it.