Jan 18, 2023

THE ONLY GOOD THING ABOUT EBIKES

THERE IS ONLY ONE GOOD THING ABOUT EBIKES, transportation. Getting from A to B, especially in hilly terrain and if you're a pre-driving teen. On the aporty side..

... they are also good for people with health challenges.

That's it.

I do admit to having been inspired by ebikes, not to clap some edork upside the head...

for destroying our trails during the rain
blowing through all the turns of our tight, fragile singletrack
hitting 30 mph on a bike trail, hands off bars, staring at phone

... no, none of those daily inspirations.

Ebikes have inspired me to get back on a dirt bike, probably a Honda 450X, and return to race Baja because...

... if you're gonna get a motor, it better be loud and overwhelmingly powerful.

Otherwise, all these overdressed underworking "athletes" are shortchanging themselves.

In true bandwagon fashion, USA Cycling, our governing body of competition which is constantly losing it's grip on local promoters due to their own silly policies and often surly officials, has determined esports Nats is a good idea...

... It's on the calendar, with a date and location.

Unlike many of the traditional National Championship events which have still yet to merit location and date announcements. Unlike almost every other promoter who has had their 2023 schedule and details up for months...

... these clowns, like their new esport love, can't be bothered with tradition.

Call me old.
Call me a blind...

... I prefer my suffering to be self-made, just like my power.

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Today, being in the low 40's a ebikers donned snowgear...

... all I needed was our thin Skull Cap.