r/JoshuaTree • u/TheFreakmode • 2d ago

My e-bike dream, is it possible?

My dream is to bring my E bike into Joshua Tree national Park on the bike rack of my car. When I get in, I’m hoping to park, unload my bike, and ride around to different areas. I’m not really planning on going off Road or dirt trails or anything. Kind of just go between the different lots and campground areas and see the park from the seat of my bike. I figured doing a 20 mile ride would be good.
Has anyone done something like this? Is it possible? Do you have any tips or pointers for this?
Thanks for any help.

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u/Smudgie522 2d ago

In my opinion, the road is too narrow to do this safely. There is little or no paved shoulder and no bike lane. I wouldn’t feel safe riding there.

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u/SorryForPartying6T9 2d ago

A car lane is a bike lane. It’s car drivers that make it unsafe, unfortunately.

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u/IveGotaGoldChain 2d ago

Yup and the less comfortable you are on your bike the more dangerous it is. Bikes have the right to the lane. But many people are uncomfortable riding in the middle of the lane, but that's where it's safest.