The coastal roads in North Norfolk are ideal for cycling ... not flat but slightly undulating and narrow. On my usual drive to 'breakfast' duties at my mother's this morning, I reflected on how it might be when I e-bike this journey on behalf of the environment (and my wallet). (All this, of course, is dependant on the Electric Transport Shop in Cambridge receiving my Wisper very soon!!!). Life is lived at a slow pace here; the local people are courteous and friendly. We greet each other as we pass on the street and wave if we pass in a car.
As the roads are narrow, it is common practice to slow down, even stop, for cars approaching from the opposite direction. I slowed down to a crawl for two horse riders this morning ... and received a friendly smile and a thank you wave in return. I stopped to let a neighbour and her children cross the road to their 4x4 and received a cheery Thank You.
Then two cyclists headed toward me. As it had rained and there were a number of wide puddles in the carriageway, I slowed down to give them a wide berth and avoid splashing them. Reaction? None! I assume they were visitors and don't know of our quaint ways here ... or perhaps they were concerned they might wobble if they smiled.
Oh well; my Mother was pleased to see me!
Note to Self: Continue to be courteous on the road when you are riding your e-bike!
Full report on my Wisper 905sel when I 've had it a couple of weeks ... I promise!
Don
As the roads are narrow, it is common practice to slow down, even stop, for cars approaching from the opposite direction. I slowed down to a crawl for two horse riders this morning ... and received a friendly smile and a thank you wave in return. I stopped to let a neighbour and her children cross the road to their 4x4 and received a cheery Thank You.
Then two cyclists headed toward me. As it had rained and there were a number of wide puddles in the carriageway, I slowed down to give them a wide berth and avoid splashing them. Reaction? None! I assume they were visitors and don't know of our quaint ways here ... or perhaps they were concerned they might wobble if they smiled.
Oh well; my Mother was pleased to see me!
Note to Self: Continue to be courteous on the road when you are riding your e-bike!
Full report on my Wisper 905sel when I 've had it a couple of weeks ... I promise!
Don
