youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
To cut a long story short, I have finally been diagnosed with vascular disease, in both legs, affecting arteries above and below the knees. I can now only cycle a mile on the flat before cramping pains in the calf begin, and by a mile and a half the pain can be enough to force me to stop . Any gradient or attempt to increase speed results in pain earlier. After a couple of minutes rest the pain has subsided and I can set off again.
It doesn't matter how slowly I go, the pain will start, it just takes a little longer - all this after being a keen club rider, averaging 70 - 100 miles per week, a couple of years ago. I still arrange the club Leisure Ride programme, unfortunately I can't ride with them any more!
I'd love to get back to cycling more than a few, slow, painful miles, the only other alternative is surgery, up to 4 potentially risky operations, so for the moment I've agreed to follow a conservative approach - so, the question is - just how much effort do you need to put in to pedalling an ebike?
I've been looking at the Orbea Gain, as I very much prefer road bikes, but to actually see or try one will involve a bit of a journey. Any advice?
It doesn't matter how slowly I go, the pain will start, it just takes a little longer - all this after being a keen club rider, averaging 70 - 100 miles per week, a couple of years ago. I still arrange the club Leisure Ride programme, unfortunately I can't ride with them any more!
I'd love to get back to cycling more than a few, slow, painful miles, the only other alternative is surgery, up to 4 potentially risky operations, so for the moment I've agreed to follow a conservative approach - so, the question is - just how much effort do you need to put in to pedalling an ebike?
I've been looking at the Orbea Gain, as I very much prefer road bikes, but to actually see or try one will involve a bit of a journey. Any advice?