No More Next Year!
My friends are probably tired of hearing about it. My wife doesn't even want to think about it. How could she leave her babies (39 and 30)? Every year I say I need to move some place warm so I can enjoy
Trail Access Is Important
I just don't get it. Iowa clears the MRT and dozens, if not hundreds, of cyclists are out enjoying it in far below freezing temp.'s. They receive funding based on the number of people using the paths, just like any other park.
Where Are All The Haters?
I have an appointment today. It is two semi-suburban miles from my home. My wife's car only saves about two minutes and that only because I try to cycle lower traffic routes. The bike is just plain more fun. The temptation is to
For E-bike Owners Only
This post is not for the haters or motorists. It is for us, The e-bikers. We are in danger of becoming the same jackasses to pedestrians that harassing motorists are to us. For the umpteenth time this month I was asked about unlocking
Make Every Ride An Adventure
I was preparing a children's sermon on Joy, this week. Now, I am not here to preach. Those of you that have endured my language as I worked on your bike might be surprised I'd be leading kids anyway (I was raised
Venting On E-bikes
This is the last week of our off season e-bike conversion sale. You must get your deposit in before Saturday when the price rises from $995 to $1195 (do it yourself kits, with color displays and 20ah batteries, are $825). I hope our
How To Buy An E-bike For Christmas
If you read this blog, much of the following will sound familiar. Still, one can't wrap a conversion and buying online for a loved one is a lot more simple than hauling an e-bike to grandma's house. It is important to know that
E-bikes & Service Rad, Blix, Ecotrik, Lectric, Buzz, Himiway, Sol, Aventon, HeybikeAriel, Espin…Rev, ,
It happened again today. Someone in an online forum was actually bragging about the fact that they don't service any e-bikes they don't sell, 'Especially those sold direct to The Consumer.' The guy can't even provide warrenty service on the brands he
What Do Trains Have To Do With Bikes!?!
https://www.wqad.com/article/entertainment/coming-soon/coming-soon-funding-secured-for-train-service-between-quad-cities-and-chicago/526-c491a567-d131-4181-99d5-7b8e64162d4c There are a lot of different opinions on passenger rail service. I understand and appreciate each perspective. When they are available though, they can open up a whole new world of opportunities for recreational cyclists. Too many of us aren't aware or aren't
Winterizing Your Battery
It is hard to believe, after the amazing week we've had, but Winter is on the way. How you store or manage your battery this Winter can add years to the life of that battery! Most of the following you knew at some