It's safe to say that any natural park is going to get hiking trails if it's open to the public. That's a given. We will need to advocate to mtb trails. A connection to Reimers would be AMAZING. I'll post here if I hear anything about public meetings.
Non-mountain biking friends (in the 60 to 70 yr old range) who have done extended bike touring in Europe, New Zealand, Japan bought e-bikes this past year.
Their bikes are Specialied S-Works somethings, they swapped out the drop bars for flat bars and added 1.9" tires with a smooth rolling tread. They set it up so the battery is external and not inside the frame. This lets them pack the battery in a carry on when they fly with their bikes. At day's end, one can carry the battery inside a hotel room for charging.
We did a partly gravel (caliche!) road ride with them in the Round Mountain area a few weeks ago, and I picked up one of the bikes -- it's 30ish pounds, if that -- feather light.
They are in Spain/Portugal right now and reported that the bikes are doing great on some incredibly steep roads. They anticipate getting about 60 miles from one charge, depending on terrain.
Side note: Google "e-bike + solar panels". Lots of interest on the topic of charging e-bikes with solar panels for self-supported bike touring.
Check out these two guys for valid COVID info.
Michael Osterholm. His website is http://www.cidrap.umn.edu
And this guy who is an MD from the uk. Very good sound info.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF9IOB2TExg3QIBupFtBDxg
I know we've only met via this board, but I'm so sorry to hear this. Seriously, if you need anything, please let us know. Even just a home-cooked meal ( if you trust us) :). We'll be praying for ya!
Soft muddy trails even with the afternoon sunshine.
I'd give it a day or two and the hero dirt will appear! Our Wednesday group ride is cancelled but we will do an urban ride from the shop instead.