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I tried not to use the battery of the ebike, but by around 70km, I couldn't keep up with the group's pace anymore so I had to turn it on to not delay the group. My pack was heavy so rather than giving me a speed push, the ebike just helped me carry the added weight i was carrying - around 7kg (2kg for battery, 2kg for water, 1kg for ulock, 2kg for other tools / food / clothes)
The road to Tarlac is flat and supposedly easy, but it was tiring especially because we all did not have enough sleep prior the ride. This is my first 100+ km ride (one way.) My longest ride before this was only around 40km (one way.) It was really a new experience for me.
For now I want to do maybe around 50-60km ride only (one way) to practice, before I do a hundred km again.
Some learning from my first long ride
- Buy higher lumens and battery capacity beam light - better if can be both usb and battery enabled so can last longer (at least 6hrs) - or buy spare beam light
- Buy saddle gel to make the saddle more comfortable
- Check saddle set up. I had pelvis pain during and after the ride :(
- Check handlebar / brake set up - After maybe 50km, I had hand and backpain also.
Thank you Trinx Bikerhood Philippines for letting me do my first long ride with you guys!!! I could not have done it without your support and assistance! Woohooo!!
