The article recounts the author's experience on an ebike tour along Romania's Via Transilvanica, exploring natural beauty while grappling with the allure of electric assistance. The trail, often called the Camino of the east, connects historical paths and was developed by environmentalists overcoming corruption and geographical challenges. Despite initial resistance to using ebike power, the author finds it necessary on steep climbs in Bucovina, reflecting on the balance of adventure and technology. Ultimately, the Via Transilvanica symbolizes resilience and the discovery of Romania's rich cultural and ecological landscape.
My ebike's power assist button felt more like a morphine clicker as we climbed the misty hills of Bucovina in northern Romania.
Dubbed the Camino of the east, the trail ties together ancient trade and livestock droving trails, threading its way south-west from Putna to Drobeta-Turnu Severin.
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