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Pete Prebus founded Electric Bike Report in 2010 to provide a central resource of electric bike information for everyone. Pete has since moved on to new adventures in the electric bike world. Pete has nearly 30 years of experience in the cycling world. At the age of 13 he began riding and racing bikes and working as a bike shop mechanic. He raced mountain bikes for many years, including a few years of racing professionally on the U.S. national cross country mountain bike circuit. Pete’s professional work background includes more than 10 years in the structural and civil engineering field. Pete combines his cycling experience, passion for electric bikes, and the power of the Internet to promote this new form of transportation and recreation.

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Eurobike Report: Electric Bikes and Pamela Anderson

Electric bikes were very popular at the 2012 Eurobike!

This is a guest post from Don DiCostanzo, President of Pedego Electric Bikes.

Flying home from a fabulous week in Friedrichshafen, Germany, on the shores of Lake Constance, I thought I would share my perceptions about the show for those that did not attend.

Eurobike is THE world stage for anything related to bicycles.  For those who have never been, the show is gigantic, traffic and parking are a nightmare and the weather can be a problem, as it was this year.

The strangest thing about the entire show was the traffic and parking.  Cars and buses everywhere to get to and from but very few bicycles.  The worlds biggest bike show with over 47,000 visitors [Read more…] about Eurobike Report: Electric Bikes and Pamela Anderson

Electric Bike Review – EVELO Luna

The EVELO Luna electric bike.

You may have heard of EVELO Electric Bikes from the TransAmerican Electric Bike Tour (from New York City to San Francisco).  That is because the CEO, Boris Mordkovich, was one of the riders on the tour!

Boris and his riding partner, Anna Mostovetsky, completed their tour earlier this year and they definitely raised awareness about electric bikes across the U.S.

Boris and Anna rode EVELO’s Aries and Aurora on their 4,000 mile [Read more…] about Electric Bike Review – EVELO Luna

A New Ride from Pedego: The City Commuter!

The New Pedego City Commuter!

Don DiCostanzo, the president of Pedego Electric Bikes said it best “After three years of hard work to establish us as the electric cruiser company, we are officially launching our newest category, City Commuters.”

Pedego has been known as the stylish beach cruiser type electric bike company and they have done a great job in provide these kinds of e-bikes in as many [Read more…] about A New Ride from Pedego: The City Commuter!

Proposed Tax Credit for Electric Bikes and Electric Motorcycles!

Get a tax credit on your electric bike purchase?

The United States Senate Finance Committee has approved a tax credit for electric bikes and electric motorcycles.

If the bill passes the credit would be 10% of the purchase price of the electric bike or electric motorcycle, up to $2,500.

The idea is to provide an incentive for people to buy 2 wheeled electric vehicles and boost the e-bike industry in the US.

“This is about good paying American jobs,” Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) said. “These jobs [Read more…] about Proposed Tax Credit for Electric Bikes and Electric Motorcycles!

Getting the Word Out: Electric Bike Seminars!

Turbo Bob presenting at his electric bike seminar.

Recently my friend Turbo Bob did something really cool, he held an electric bike seminar for 80 people in San Diego California.  His mission was to educate people about electric bikes and then let them test ride 29 different e-bikes!

I congratulate Bob for his hard work in setting this up and getting the word out to the people in his community!  The combination of a presentation about e-bikes and the opportunity to ride so many different bikes at one time is [Read more…] about Getting the Word Out: Electric Bike Seminars!

Americans with Disabilities Act Revisions Open Bike Paths and Rails-to-Trails to Cyclists with Disabilities

Does this mean NO electric bikes? Not necessarily.

This is a guest post from John Mosley, a long-time avid cyclist who found himself unable to ride a conventional bike after suffering a brain tumor. He bought a step-though electric bike and is now back in the saddle and loving it.

Head to your nearest bike path or rail-to-trail, and the chances are excellent that you’ll see a prominent sign stating unambiguously NO MOTOR VEHICLES. That would seem to leave us riders of electric bikes out in the cold (or at least off the path), but [Read more…] about Americans with Disabilities Act Revisions Open Bike Paths and Rails-to-Trails to Cyclists with Disabilities

New IZIP Electric Bike Store in Santa Monica, California!

The New IZIP Electric Bike Store in Santa Monica, Calfornia.

Los Angeles, CA – July 23, 2012 – The IZIP Store™, Currie Technologies®’ concept retail location, has relocated from Venice Beach to Santa Monica, California. It is now located at 2803 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, which is one of the most prominent locations in the city for both residents and out-of-town visitors to shop, dine or take a casual stroll.

The store opened its doors on July 14 and has invited [Read more…] about New IZIP Electric Bike Store in Santa Monica, California!

Melbourne Australia: Free Electric Bikes! (Sort Of)

Dolomiti electric bikes for use in Australian sustainable transportation study.

This is a guest post from Daniel Billings of Dolomiti; an electric bike store in Melbourne Australia that is working hard to raise awareness of electric bikes in Australia.

Throughout Europe, commuters are ditching high petrol prices for eco-friendly electric bikes. We think it’s time this trend reached Melbourne.

To help spread awareness, we’re giving away 17 brand new SmartBikes worth more than $3000 each.

Well, we’re kind of giving them away. We’re looking for SmartBike Ambassadors to ride them for us.  Yes, you get to keep them 24/7 during the period of the trial. [Read more…] about Melbourne Australia: Free Electric Bikes! (Sort Of)

Electric Bikes: I Love Them and You Can Too, By Turbo Bob

Turbo Bob loves electric bikes!

This is a guest post from Turbo Bob who is an electric bike advocate and enthusiast that lives in San Diego California.  Be sure to check out his Turbo Bob Bicycle Blog!

There are so many great and varied reasons to love your E-bike. Maybe one of these will hit home for you and be the catalyst that brings you into the fold. My wife and I have been riding ours for over [Read more…] about Electric Bikes: I Love Them and You Can Too, By Turbo Bob

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