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Monday, September 22, 2008

Evening Ride, thoughts on safety and low cost transportation

We've had beautiful weather lately, low 80's daytime, and low 60's at night.  I have been busy, and really missed more riding time.  Took the Schwinn (the stretched and lowered bike) out for a run to the store tonight.  Electric bikes are just so perfect for a run to the grocery store for a couple of things.  Nice night air, the bike smooth and quiet, powerful as always.  I have one long grade with some shorter steeper parts, never any problem even without pedaling at all.  Love it!!!

At night, I often ride back streets (with head and tail lights, of course...) or ride the sidewalks for safety.  I keep myself out of traffic when I can, and always advise customers to do the same.  You have to be really careful with cars.... (drivers on cell phones, etc.) but with extra awareness I feel pretty safe.  And I am now spending somewhere around 2-3 cents to recharge.  Sure beats putting 60 bucks into a gas tank!!!

Happy trails!

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