Oshima Island and the New Bike!
















 These are some of my favorite photos from the recent trip I took with my friend Stuart to Oshima Island.

A big thanks to Stuart as he made all the arrangements. Thank heavens he speaks good Japanese!

It truly was an amazing trip!

Highlights included going to the top of the crater and getting the most amazing panoramic views of the water and Mt. Fuji and some gorgeous islands. 

We rented electric assist bikes two days and used those to go to the Oshima Zoo and hot spots around the island. What a treat!

The pictured boat is the same model as the boat we took to make the two hour trip to Oshima Island. 

Although it was chilly with temperatures getting down into the 30's, it was very sunny and warmed up during the day.

The last morning I got up early and was out the door by 5:45. The views from the top of the crater were out of this world!

 

This experience gave me an opportunity to jump into the world of electric assist bikes for the first time.

The day I returned from this trip, I picked up my new Trek Domane+ SLR 7 bike.

This is a high-end high-performance bike with electric assist.

It is truly incredible! It has three levels of assist. The computer technology is mind-boggling!

I bought this to help me with big hills, windy conditions, and long rides.

In addition, I got 40mm tires that can be used for gravel riding. 

It is an absolute joy to ride! I still have to pedal as it will not operate with no pedaling.

However, it gives varying levels of assist, which can be easily selected. 

This bike will give me all kinds of new opportunities to expand my cycling horizons!

It still forces me to work as the assist will only work to 15 mph.

Once I push past 15 mph, I am on my own!

 

I hope all is well with you and your families!

Have a great spring!

All the best,

Bob Reed

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