The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Touring Lifestyle

On this edition, we preview a short but momentous little overnight adventure on my brand new ebike… we’ll discuss goals and strategies, plus recharge options and… hey, we’re getting back on the C&O again! eBike Project - Shakedown Preview The basics ebike full charged battery Two panniers and maybe the sleep kit on the handlebars No food, no stove Sleep clothes only (no additional clothing) Rain gear only if rain ends up being possible extra tools - chain breaker, master link breaker, more The route Road route from cabin to Hancock’s city park, then onto one of the closer campsites on the C&O Returning the second day to Hancock for any additional charge ups necessary and then up the hills back Approx 40 total miles, maybe a bit more if I ride further out on the trail Why so short? Need to keep things close in case we have something happen that requires a vehicle rescue May be a short ride but it has a lot of climbing, long flats where speed is helpful, and more Trying to gauge how much range this bike