Hi, good video. I did some bike packing last summer for the first time, including 330 miles over 7 days in September, and had a great time. I ride a Tern GSD with a Burley trailer so I can carry a bit more weight. One thing about charging - many small towns, at least here in the upper midwest, will have some kind of city park, and if there's a picnic shelter in the park it will usually have outlets available. Can make for great places to stop and take a break or have some lunch and charge up the bike for free.
I got my first ebike only two years ago and was hooked from the start. I have built a custom mid-drive bike for touring/camping/fishing, with a trailer to carry my essential gear and really only use low pedal-assist to suppliment me doing most of the work. In those two years my fitness has jumped big time and travelling anywhere up to 100+ Km between locations is very common. I mostly do coastal trips here in ireland because im an avid angler. A thing of note is that I'm a smoker and 54 years of age, plan realistically, cover variable terrain and always feel envigorated during long trips that can last weeks.
Make a trail head in the valley, then do your camping on top the mountain. Ride up as far as you can, when it goes dead. Camp there for the night and then roll back downhill to the trail head lol that’s one way to help you out.
Or you can join an organized cycling tour company, such as Bubba's Pampered Pedalers, and stay at nice inns and eat luscious meals plus they have a mechanic in case you break down. Kind of pricey, but well worth it, IMO.
Great video with lots of good info. One VERY important piece of gear to bring: Your charging cable! No amount of planning for charging stations will make up for a charging cable left at home. :-)
@@pedrofernandez8729 Camping in a tent isn't for everyone... but again, if you have the right gear (for me, that's warm clothing), it can be a great experience!
Very inspirational video and valuable information. I ride the Trek Allant Plus S7 as a commuter, and I've done short tours. My plan this year is to pedal through Yellowstone National Park and down through Grand Teton (at 61.5 years of age!). Thanks for the awesome video!
As an older rider, I'd love your input on bakfiet, trikes and quads (like TrikExplor and Utah Cycles) for adventure travel/bikepacking. I'm not as nimble and confident as I used to be and these seem like friendlier options for longer rides and maybe even an rv/trailer setup. There's a cyclonomad in France that I enjoy watching with this kind of setup.
Although I don't have any personal experience with long-distance riding on quads/trikes, I can certainly see how it would take the stress out of cycling. My concern would be the weight and comfort of the bike itself... and knowing whether a recumbent or upright seat suits you best. As I get older, comfort is a priority! What you choose would have a lot to do with the roads you would be traveling. I love the idea of all-terrain tires if you need them. I'm also thinking that quads/trikes would have a larger turn radius and thus, obviously, not be as nimble. Wish I had more experience to share. Wish you the best in whatever you decide.
if the e bike is a seven speed you might consider upgrading the gears to an eight speed or 9 speed and for tires if they have tubes with the flat out consider the addition of tanus armor
Berry picking is part of ebiking for me. Nothing like adding Saskatoons, Choke Cherries or High Bush Cranberries to your water. I do a lot of riding in our river valley (the longest urban park in North America we boast) and lifting your bike over trees the beavers have cut down if all part of a normal ride. Spring and especially fall are when the beavers do most of their clear cutting. Very busy little buggers. 🦫
Hi, good video. I did some bike packing last summer for the first time, including 330 miles over 7 days in September, and had a great time. I ride a Tern GSD with a Burley trailer so I can carry a bit more weight. One thing about charging - many small towns, at least here in the upper midwest, will have some kind of city park, and if there's a picnic shelter in the park it will usually have outlets available. Can make for great places to stop and take a break or have some lunch and charge up the bike for free.
Thanks for sharing your experience Greg! I wouldn't have thought about looking for an outlet at a picnic shelter!
A long lunch, my batteries take 6 hours to charge.
I got my first ebike only two years ago and was hooked from the start. I have built a custom mid-drive bike for touring/camping/fishing, with a trailer to carry my essential gear and really only use low pedal-assist to suppliment me doing most of the work. In those two years my fitness has jumped big time and travelling anywhere up to 100+ Km between locations is very common. I mostly do coastal trips here in ireland because im an avid angler. A thing of note is that I'm a smoker and 54 years of age, plan realistically, cover variable terrain and always feel envigorated during long trips that can last weeks.
You're a really lucky guy! And I appreciate you letting everyone know how fitness can improve with riding!
Make a trail head in the valley, then do your camping on top the mountain. Ride up as far as you can, when it goes dead. Camp there for the night and then roll back downhill to the trail head lol that’s one way to help you out.
Sounds like a good plan! Make it easier on the way home!
The video I needed to watch. 56 and just getting into the hobby. Lotd to learn. Thanks for the upload. Great tips
Right on! Glad to help!
Or you can join an organized cycling tour company, such as Bubba's Pampered Pedalers, and stay at nice inns and eat luscious meals plus they have a mechanic in case you break down. Kind of pricey, but well worth it, IMO.
Definitely a great option, if you have the budget! Having a mechanic along would relieve a lot of the worry for sure!
Great video with lots of good info. One VERY important piece of gear to bring: Your charging cable! No amount of planning for charging stations will make up for a charging cable left at home. :-)
Thanks Trevor! And you are absolutely right! The charging cable is a top priority!
What do you think? Is it something you're thinking of trying?
Not an outdoor tent type fellow, did it once, many moons ago and it did not go well. Swore I would not do again
@@pedrofernandez8729 Camping in a tent isn't for everyone... but again, if you have the right gear (for me, that's warm clothing), it can be a great experience!
Very inspirational video and valuable information. I ride the Trek Allant Plus S7 as a commuter, and I've done short tours. My plan this year is to pedal through Yellowstone National Park and down through Grand Teton (at 61.5 years of age!). Thanks for the awesome video!
Thanks! That's really nice to hear Steve! And what an amazing bike trip that will be... stop and take lots of pics 😁
As an older rider, I'd love your input on bakfiet, trikes and quads (like TrikExplor and Utah Cycles) for adventure travel/bikepacking. I'm not as nimble and confident as I used to be and these seem like friendlier options for longer rides and maybe even an rv/trailer setup. There's a cyclonomad in France that I enjoy watching with this kind of setup.
Although I don't have any personal experience with long-distance riding on quads/trikes, I can certainly see how it would take the stress out of cycling. My concern would be the weight and comfort of the bike itself... and knowing whether a recumbent or upright seat suits you best. As I get older, comfort is a priority! What you choose would have a lot to do with the roads you would be traveling. I love the idea of all-terrain tires if you need them. I'm also thinking that quads/trikes would have a larger turn radius and thus, obviously, not be as nimble. Wish I had more experience to share. Wish you the best in whatever you decide.
Great informative video!
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful!
For range , attatch a trailer with extra batteries.
That's a great idea for extending the range!
if the e bike is a seven speed you might consider upgrading the gears to an eight speed or 9 speed and for tires if they have tubes with the flat out consider the addition of tanus armor
Good suggestions Philip! Adding the tanus armor would definitely be helpful on a trip through the middle of nowhere :)
Berry picking is part of ebiking for me. Nothing like adding Saskatoons, Choke Cherries or High Bush Cranberries to your water. I do a lot of riding in our river valley (the longest urban park in North America we boast) and lifting your bike over trees the beavers have cut down if all part of a normal ride. Spring and especially fall are when the beavers do most of their clear cutting. Very busy little buggers. 🦫
Sounds absolutely incredible!!! A little difficult getting over fallen trees perhaps 😂