Dusting off the bike

I’m embarrassed to admit, I can’t remember the last time I rode my bike—it has easily been years.

I did test ride an electric bike last autumn, but didn’t pull the trigger for a variety of reasons… The first being electric bikes work best with a tray rack that supports the tires, not the kind that holds the bike from the downtube. This requires a towing hitch. The second reason: If I don’t ride the bike I have, what makes me think an e-bike will change that. Lastly, if I’m doing this to get a workout, isn’t it cheating?

Yes, I’d like a more upright seating position and a boost of power for hills, but for now? I’m dusting off the Trek and getting it operational.