About this episode
Episode 404? Isn't 404 a website error? Well part 2 of the Lake Ontario adventure corrects for the very serious 404 we had with the ebike. Still a mystery, but we're recovering and adventuring by bike in amazing towns like Sodus Point and Oswego, exploring apple orchard memories and historic nuclear power plants in between. Lake Ontario 2025 - Part 2 Abandoning the E-Bike Dream (For Now) The electric bike project is benched due to reliability issues Reflections on bike trust, touring logistics, and rethinking the approach New trip plan: use the RAV4 Prime to support bike day rides Pre-Booked Lodging Dilemma All lodging was pre-booked and non-refundable How that shifted priorities to maximize the trip by driving to each spot The "acoustic" bike becomes the tour hero Day One Route & Destination Base: North of Webster, NY Original plan scrapped; new mission: mini bike adventures in each locale Exploring route options en route to Oswego, NY Riding Past a Nuclear Legacy Passing the Ginna Nuclear Power Plant on Lake Road A personal memory and historical reflection on the 1982 radioactive steam release Commentary on U.S. nuclear energy anxiety vs. European acceptance Beechwood State Park to Sodus Point Ride Decides to ride directly from Sodus Point due to better parking and facilities Observations of the ride: comfortable unloaded, with scenic lake views Reflections on Sodus Point, tiki bars, and surprisingly modern homes A Sentimental Apple Orchard Memory Flashback to camping with dad in a lakeside orchard Emotional moment recalling powdered milk, childhood camping trips, and family history Reflection on development replacing orchards with McMansions Lunch, Tiki Bars, and Town Vibes Tiki bar surprise: Jack's Good Time Tavern! Bike parking logistics and electric vehicle charging frustrations Exploring local businesses Bonus Ride to Sodus Point Beach Park Beautiful weather, sandy beach, and kite-filled skies Soaking in the views with the acoustic bike and good mic in tow Ferry Fiasco Averted Critical discovery: the expected ferry from Oswego isn't operating Realization: the whole trip could've collapsed if not for the car-based pivot Learning: Always confirm ferry schedules Oswego River + Downtown Bike Loop Late-day ride along Oswego's waterfront and Cahill Pi
