The day we’d been waiting for was finally here: we’d get to start our super exciting trip to Åland and back on our solar powered electric bikes. Our starting point was at Karjalohja from where we headed to Vuosnainen to catch a ferry to an island called Brändö. From there we’ll start the Archipelago Trail in Åland which is known for it’s breathtaking scenery surrounded by Baltic Sea.
We were so eager to just start cycling and head towards our destination, but first we had some preparations to do on our departure day. Obviously gearing the bikes, packing up food and all of those things are important, but sauna before an escapade, that’s what’s really important.
On the first day, or night actually, we eventually rode only 21 kilometres to our camping spot. We put up solar panels and went to sleep, and when we woke up, the bikes had been charged in the morning sun.
Our e-bikes are regular mountain bikes which are geared with L7Drive solar powered technology. While driving it’s easy to follow the battery level from our phones which are attached to the handlebars. To increase our packing capasity we added a trailer for each of our bikes.
Though cycling is naturally a big part of this trip, we also want to enjoy the nature and what it has to offer us. Camping outdoors is truly invigorating for both of us, it balances the everyday working life. Spending time in nature brings us back to what’s really important and essential. Observing the environment is a lot of fun as well! When you open your eyes, you’ll be surprised how much life you can find everywhere.
Next time we’ll be closer to our island hopping, until then
Emmi and Joel
Our green e-bike trip 