The first somewhat ridable days were weeks ago, but I was either gone or didn’t have the time.

Today everything serendipitously fell into place: yesterday was warm enough, no frost over night, nice weather on a lazy Saturday afternoon and a buddy of mine was also planning on a short ride.

Started the ride at 80% battery, and rode 55 kilometers in total, down to about 50%. We took it slowly on backroads and gradually increased the riding difficulty. We had all kinds of terrain, flat portions and up and down the hills, easy curves, turnpikes. By the end the sun was about to set and the temperatures started to drop from the 17 degrees we had set out at, down to 13 degrees.

Compared to my (also electric) winter car, it is noticeable how much better the motor and the BMC performs. Not only in output power but in estimating, recouping and saving power.

It was fun every minute of the ride and I’m looking forward to the warmer months, when the conditions are even better and the sun is up for longer.