
First of all the price of an electric bike can be a little daunting. (Actually, when you break it down it is a very inexpensive price for an electric vehicle [Read more…] about Would You Like To Rent an Electric Bike?
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First of all the price of an electric bike can be a little daunting. (Actually, when you break it down it is a very inexpensive price for an electric vehicle [Read more…] about Would You Like To Rent an Electric Bike?
Electric bikes in Pennsylvania are being treated unfairly and they need your help! Currently PA law classifies electric bikes as a moped which makes it more of a hassle to own.
Gary DiVincenzo president of Hybrid Cycles from Chester Springs, PA sent me this letter that I want to share with you.
“Pennsylvania’s electric bicycle law stifles a promising industry and inhibits our citizens from enjoying the benefits of this new technology applied to one of the oldest and most basic forms of transportation ever invented. The e-bike industry is destine to play an important role in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, lowering [Read more…] about Electric Bikes in PA Need Your Help!
Here’s a great idea! Give people the chance to borrow an electric bike on their commute to work or around town for running their errands. That is what is available to the workers at the Cambridge Science Park. It is part of a program called Travel Plan Plus that allows the workers to “checkout” an electric bike for a while and use it as an alternative to a car.
Here is a quote from the program co-coordinator Gary Armstrong:
“The idea of the pool bike scheme is to remind and encourage people working in the area that there are alternatives to using the car – especially for [Read more…] about Cambridge Adds Electric Bike Share Program

I just watched this video and I was impressed with the way that they presented the benefits of using an electric bike as an alternative to traditional means of transportation and what the UK has done to help employees afford buying an electric bike.
One of the points they make is that as kids we enjoyed riding a bicycle, but as adults many people have forgotten about bikes. The electric bike is a cool way to get back into riding a bike for some fun and to use it as a practical hybrid electric vehicle to get around.
Another issue is the when riding to work, in general, people don’t want to arrive sweaty and dirty. The electric assist really helps with [Read more…] about VIDEO: Benefits of Electric Bikes and a Great Way to Afford One
One of the concerns that I hear from people that are interested in commuting by bike is that they feel like riding around cars is dangerous. I agree that it is, but you don’t necessarily have to ride with a lot of car traffic. One of the cool innovations that recently came out is the bicycle directions in Google Maps.
Google has put together a way to get directions from point A to point B with a bicycle route in mind. This means that Google Maps will give you directions on the less traveled [Read more…] about How to Find Bicycling Routes in Your Town: Google Maps! [VIDEO]
So I thought I would kick off this new site with some reasons why I think electric bikes are a cool alternative to driving a car. That is really the reason why I have started this site. To encourage you to find another way to get around that doesn’t involve driving a car. I’m not saying that the ebike will replace your car. I’m just saying that it can be used instead of a car for some commuting around town. Oh and riding an ebike can be a lot more fun than driving a car!
Here is a list of reasons that I have developed so far. I will be [Read more…] about Why an Electric Bike is a Great Alternative to Driving a Car