Somis Road’s Dead Man’s Curve
Somis Road, that runs between Las Posas Road in Camarillo to East Los Angeles Avenue (the 118) in Somis, California, is a two-mile stretch of two-lane blacktop. It is relatively flat and straight with a…
Category: E-bikes
America’s Side-By-Side Catastrophe
In 1973 The National Lampoon ran an ad for the fictitious DOA Deerslayer Motorhiker Side-by-Side. The ad copy explained that the Deerslayer “lets you and your family have all the fun and freedom of the…
What Really Happens When You Hit The SOS Button
We all carry a satellite communicator device when we ride into the backcountry (you do carry a satellite communicator, don’t you?). They are the only way to send a message when you ride out of…
Update: Gold Country Classic Postponed Due To High Fire Danger
August 29, 2024: Sorry to hear that the first-ever Gold Country Classic has been pushed back a year due to extreme fire danger in the Calaveras County area. A message on the event's website reads,…
E-Bike Fire Destroys Police Department Building And Equipment
I haven’t been reporting on e-bike-related fires recently because these postings feel like a broken record repeating the same tragic news over and over. All you need to do is Google search “E-bike fire” to…
Mondraker Neat Unlimited Gulf Is Beautiful
Art on wheels: If you have around $12,000 to spend on your next e-bike, Mondraker offers the Neat Unlimited Gulf. Please ride responsible and follow local trail regulations. And watch out for Surron riders.
Nina Dobrev Injured On A Motorcycle, Not A Bicycle
Nina Dobrev’s crash and hospitalization after a “bike” accident made international news. The headlines universally claimed that the Canadian actress had been riding either a “bike” or “e-bike.” The fact, supplied by the actress in…
Buy A Gas Gas Motorcycle And Get A Free E-Bike
I’ve always favored “value added” deals over a straight discount. This Gas Gas Spice Up Spring promotion is a perfect example. Instead of offering something like a $1,000 discount off a Gas Gas Motorcycle, the…
Latest Newton-Rider Helmet “Update” Does Little To Calm Customers’ Nerves (Or Protect Their Heads)
Checked back for the March update from Newton-Rider on their foldable helmet and it is a doozy. No mention of helmet standard certification. No mention of production dates. No guess of an estimated shipping date.…
Garmin InReach Mini Hack Can Save You $130 – UPDATED
UPDATED 3/12/24: I’ve been notified by Garmin tech experts that my hack doesn’t, can’t and won’t work. Even though the unit boots up fine, doesn’t throw an error code and sends messages, it is still…