Bike, ELF

Is Organic Transit back in business?

Simply stated, who knows? While they do have a new physical address in Arizona and what looks like new owners Sun MicroMobility, are they really back? The ELF concept is nice. The product was average, but I can see lots of potential. Hopefully the new owners can pull off a miracle. I’d love to see… Continue reading Is Organic Transit back in business?

Bike, camping, ELF, PEBL, recumbent, stress, Trike, Vacation

Tuesday in the desert

Tuesday was our little day trip to the desert. We trailered up Shelby and Lucky for the 90 minute (more like 2 hour winding ride from sea level to 4500ft then back to sea level into the desert and Borrego Springs. We started at Anza Borrego State Park. They have open bathrooms 😂. That’s a… Continue reading Tuesday in the desert

Bike, ELF, PEBL, recumbent, Trike

E-Bike Motors Explained Mid Drive vs Hub Drive

January 19, 2021 http://Ebikes508.com What are Hub Motors?Hub motors were the first type of drive systems for bicycles to be patented and they continue to be popular today. Instead of trying to integrate a motor into the bicycle drivetrain (complimenting the gears and chain that the rider uses) hub motors stay completely separate. Electricity is… Continue reading E-Bike Motors Explained Mid Drive vs Hub Drive

Bike, covid, ELF, global warming, health, hearing, PEBL, recumbent, stress, Trike

I almost got killed: The bike and I are fine!

What the heck. Honestly, I said a lot more than that at the time! A driver just tried to kill me. They saw me and purposely swerved and pushed me into the curb. I have a rear view camera, guess who’s going to be checking that video. I even have a loud horn they heard… Continue reading I almost got killed: The bike and I are fine!

Bike, camping, covid, ELF, health, PEBL, recumbent, stress, Trike

I think we need new tires?

Trying to find them in a Covid world isn’t that easy.

Bike, ELF, health, PEBL, recumbent, Trike

Traffic

Cruising in Saturday traffic, is way different than commuting during the week. 18 casual miles without a bike lane in sight, is not for the faint of heart. When we first started pedaling, 3 plus years ago, I thought it would be nice to pedal with music. I made a small speaker system for my… Continue reading Traffic

Bike, health, recumbent, Trike

Let’s Race

Southern California morning traffic, hmmm. I had this brilliant idea I’ll race my husband to his place of employment. Who will win? The family van and the freeway vs me pedaling my little solar power assist, ELF/bike named Shelby and side streets. The race will cover approximately 8+ miles during the morning rush hour. Well, normally… Continue reading Let’s Race

Bike, health, Trike, Uncategorized

A sunny Saturday pedal

21 fun little urban miles on finally a sunny SoCal day. The home of Taylor Guitars and just down the street is Dearing Banjo.