Navigational events could be ideal for ebike sporting activity

[Growbag]

Commenting on another thread where we touched upon sporting cyclists made me think of sporting or competitive events ebikes would be suitable for and which more leisurely riders would enjoy. One such activity could be a navigational road trial (or basically a treasure trail but on ebikes).

I know many years ago these were very popular amongst car and motorcycle clubs and possibly cycle clubs. A similar activity is held at the Tour de Presteigne which to me proves there is probably scope to develop such events regionally as popularity in ebikes increases.

 

[Artstu]

I've seen a few of those events locally very recently, usually mountain bikes, I've never looked the event up afterwards though, time to investigate, I imagine you'd need a lot of battery power to even consider doing one.


I also wonder if anyone has ever done a cyclosportive Wiggle Shropshire Mynd 2013 again you'd need a lot of battery power.

 

[Growbag]

Some of the mountain bike events would definitely need a great deal of battery power. But some events could be organised to suit local or regional riders, aiming it at more navigation (the treasure trail aspect) rather than more physical and battery draining aspects.
The Salop event certainly looks interesting.

 

[Alan Quay]

How about Geocaching on pedelecs?

See www.geocaching.com

 

[Growbag]

How about Geocaching on pedelecs?

See Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site

Ha ha I have done some of that with my lads. Great fun, and again something which could be developed as an activity for groups of ebike riders, adding further interest to the cycle ride.

 

[jackhandy]

Orienteering on an ebike?

Should be an ideal coming-together.