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At this point, I'm conflicted. While I like the idea, we didn't ride our
bikes much when we had a townhouse....
Comment: This a an interesting point. There are several MAJOR differences in
using bikes when cruising vs having them at home. How hard to you want to work
for adventure,pleasure,new sights and exploration? If you are on a boat, you
already have selected more work for more adventure, right??
For me there are two main advantages of bikes when cruising: greater range
and efficiency ashore (stores,supplies,etc) than walking and seeing more
sights,scenery. Everything is new, unfamiliar and interesting. At home, I get bored
walking the dog in the same neighborhood, not she. When away and visiting 60 or
80 harbors in a summer, each is a new adventure with new scenery; we may walk
for hours every day. In Maine, a five minutes walk from shoreside can be
unpleasantly hot to walk, but riding a bike is far more comfortable and efficient.
On the negative side, I found a traditional bike rusts quite a bit in just
one summer, but I did not cover it. Also launching and retrieving a bike in a
dighy or inflatible can be a hassel.
But if you are in a harbor for several days, just lock up the bike(s) ashore
for multiple day use without dinghy hassels. I added a traditional old style
basket on the handlebars and with some padding inside, my Yorkie does quite
well sitting while I peddle. It's safest to leash them in just in case other
animals appear nearby.
(Be prepared for odd stares from others with a dog aboard your bike.)
Rob Brueckner
1972 Hatteras Yachtfisherman
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