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Electric Bikes Take Center Stage at CABDA West in Del Mar, California

By Kim Merrill

DEL MAR, CA — The CABDA West bicycle industry show hit the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California for the second year on January 15-16, sporting over 200 exhibitors occupying 85,000 square feet.

Nearly 2,000 attendees visited the bicycle industry show from 585 bicycle shops.

The electric bicycle segment was well represented with a number of brands showing their newest models, including e-Bikes from Aventon, Bagi Bike, Batch, Bosch, Bulls, Dahon, GoCycle, iGo, Haro, Linus and Magnum. [Read more…] about Electric Bikes Take Center Stage at CABDA West in Del Mar, California

Study: eBikers Get More Exercise than Traditional Cyclists & Use Cars Less

-By Richard Shrubb

New research from the University of Zurich in Switzerland suggests that e-bike users are bigger in terms of Body Mass Index (BMI) but cycle further & get more exercise than traditional cyclists.

While this is a positive benefit for public health campaigns, city planners should also take note: e-bikers use their cars less too.

Lead researcher Dr Alberto Castro Fernández is a civil engineer with an interest in active mobility such as cycling and walking.

The research used self-reported questionnaires from nearly 8,600 e-bike users and cyclists from seven European cities. [Read more…] about Study: eBikers Get More Exercise than Traditional Cyclists & Use Cars Less

My Cancer, My Breath, My Electric Bike Journey

By Stephen D. Rappaport.

I lost my cycling fitness overnight. Having ridden 100+ miles a week for years, I struggled after two, breathing hard, short of breath.

I couldn’t go on. I returned home, taking the flattest way, even cutting through a neighbor’s yard to avoid the 10-degree grade to my hilltop home.

The fatigue, I thought, might be related to a recent medication change. My doctor stopped that, but my energy and ability never returned. He ordered a blood test. He called the next day.

“You’re not going on vacation tomorrow. You’re seeing the head of blood cancers on Monday.” “Can’t it wait a week?” “No!”

Monday came. The doctor seemed nervous. He didn’t know me but had news to break. He told me plainly: “You have leukemia. Where do you want to be admitted?” [Read more…] about My Cancer, My Breath, My Electric Bike Journey

Trip Report: eBiking Scenic Schweitzer Mountain

-By Paul Tolme

We were midway into an electric bike tour at Idaho’s Schweitzer Mountain, which is among a growing number of ski resorts nationwide that are offering electric bike rides and rentals to boost their summertime offerings, when our guide stops to show us a tree with long claw marks and pealing bark.

It’s a bear scratching tree, a spot where local black bears mark their territory and rub their backs and claws. 

The bear tree was one of the fun glimpses of nature, along with abundant wildflowers and scenic views, that we experienced while participating in the resort’s eBike experience, which is being offered for the second straight summer.  [Read more…] about Trip Report: eBiking Scenic Schweitzer Mountain

Could Electric Bikes Help Tackle Cities’ Pollution Problems?

-By Richard Shrubb

Could Electric Bikes Help Tackle Cities’ Pollution Problems?

Following the 2018 National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC) National Electric Bike Owner Survey, lead author John MacArthur wanted to see if this was the case.

Published in May this year the white paper, MacArthur showed that e-bikes could remove 900 metric tonnes of greenhouse gases from Portland OR’s atmosphere every day. 

In his previous research, MacArthur had seen that a significant number of e-bike trips would have previously been done by car thanks to a range of factors including age and mobility issues of those riding them, and the fact that riding an e-bike people will often travel double the distance they would a traditional bike.  [Read more…] about Could Electric Bikes Help Tackle Cities’ Pollution Problems?

Getting More People Riding with Electric Bike Incentives

-By Richard Shrubb

For all the publicity about their advantages, e-bikes are very much in the hands of early adopters in the US today.

Michael McQueen and John MacArthur of the Transportation Research and Education Center at Portland State University saw that e-bike buying incentive programs have the ability to get people to buy and use them.

They published a white paper in May this year highlighting and assessing the different incentive programs used both in the US and around the world.  [Read more…] about Getting More People Riding with Electric Bike Incentives

Former Tour de France Pro Sean Yates Rides Electric Bikes [VIDEO]

-By Richard Shrubb

Retired professional cyclist Sean Yates has turned to riding an e-bike due to a disabling heart condition that makes it difficult for him to ride even gentler climbs where once he used to ride among the top cyclists in the world.  

Tour de France Yellow Jersey

Starting his professional cycling career in 1982, Yates was a ‘domestique’ in a number of teams on the major cycling Grand Tours in Europe for 14 years.

He explains, “I had to support the team leader, leading the sprint lead out and helping them start their climbs, as well as preventing them from losing out in cross-winds”.

Top end road cycling is a team sport and Yates played an important role in his teams’ successes. 

While a team sport, there are occasions where individuals can shine. In 1994, two years before he retired, he won a time trial in the Tour de France and [Read more…] about Former Tour de France Pro Sean Yates Rides Electric Bikes [VIDEO]

Electric Cargo Bikes to Replace Polluting Delivery Vans in the UK

-By Richard Shrubb

On the 10th of September the UK government Office for Low Emission Vehicles announced that it would make £2 million ($2.5m) available to support the growth in use of e-cargo-bikes in logistics. 

The Office for Low Emission Vehicles said, “The funding will help pave the way for the nimble electric delivery vehicles to replace older, polluting vans – helping to improve the environment and reduce congestion.”

Jesse Norman, Minister for Low Emission Vehicles said “Support for e-cargo bikes will help to ensure that Britain leads the way in the development and deployment of the technologies of the future. Encouraging electric delivery bikes on to our city streets will cut traffic and improve air quality, and will show how these vehicles have the potential to play an important role in the zero emission future of this country.” [Read more…] about Electric Cargo Bikes to Replace Polluting Delivery Vans in the UK

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