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Research Finds eBiking Replaces Car Trips

April 17, 2018 by Guest 1 Comment

By Richard Shrubb

A report for the Portland, OR based National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC) shows that e-bike users are increasingly replacing car use with e-bikes.

The research published last month found, “The majority of the utilitarian trips (i.e., errands and commutes) being made by e-bike are replacing motor vehicle trips, which signifies an impressive decrease in vehicle miles traveled.”

The research involved a survey of 1,759 e-bike users and owners across the United States, and it also found that people who might not use traditional bikes due to age and physical disability are using e-bikes, and that there is a perception of increased safety on e-bikes. [Read more…]

Police Departments Using Electric Bikes as the Best Tool for the Job

April 4, 2018 by Guest 1 Comment

By Richard Shrubb

E-bikes in law enforcement?

Police departments around the USA are starting to see the benefits of e-bikes.

There have been a number of incidents when police officers on e-bikes have secured arrests where police cars haven’t been able to get to the situation as quickly.

Police Officer Benjamin Tseng of Federal Way Police Department (near Seattle WA) recounted, “in the very first week we were trialing e-bikes we arrested a wanted felon who had gotten away from officers a couple of weeks prior. When he was spotted, a patrol car pulled up and the subject quickly walked away, trying to blend into a busy parking lot. The patrol car was stuck in traffic but an officer with the ebike was able to zip through traffic and catch up to the subject and arrest him. The subject later admitted he never knew an officer on a bicycle was behind him.” [Read more…]

A Ride A Day Keeps The Doctor At Bay

March 27, 2018 by Guest 2 Comments

By Richard Shrubb

Could a ride a day keep the doctor at bay?

New research from the University of Birmingham in England suggests that intense exercise can slow down most of the problems associated with aging.

It is never too late to get on your e-bike, as starting at any time in life can help to reverse some of the problems associated with old age.

Lead researcher Professor Janet Lord, Director of the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Director of the MRC-Arthritis Research UK Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, published the research in the journal, Aging Cell this month.

She told the Electric Bike Report, [Read more…]

Could Electric Bikes Be Killing Off America’s Car Addiction?

March 20, 2018 by Pete 5 Comments

By Richard Schrubb

Research published in September last year suggested that US e-bike users may use their cars less, and many do this to help fight Climate Change.

The study, “Differences of Cycling Experiences and Perceptions between E-Bike and Bicycle Users in the United States” was published in the Sustainability scientific journal.

The researchers asked 806 online respondents a range of questions related to their e-bike use. There were three groups – conventional bicycle only owners, a second group who had both an e-bike and a a bicycle, and a third group who only had an e-bike.

Electric Bike Report spoke to one of the researchers on the project, Ziwen Ling of the University of Tennessee about the findings of their report. [Read more…]

eBike More, Drive Less: Better Bike Infrastructure Reduces Congestion

February 6, 2018 by Guest Leave a Comment

By Richard Schrubb

No matter what you may be led to believe in anti-cycling media reports, building in good cycling infrastructure into cities has been proven to reduce congestion.

Proper regulation of e-bikes can also help reduce the numbers of cars and pollution that choke the air and streets too. [Read more…]

Should Electric Bikes Be Subsidized Like Electric Cars?

January 17, 2018 by Guest 5 Comments

-By Richard Shrubb

Could government subsidies get more people on e-bikes?

A number of European countries have begun schemes to pay towards the cost of new e-bikes.

In Sweden there is a 25% subsidy for all e-bike sales until 2020.

A UK campaign is growing in strength for their government to do the same. Importantly incentivizing people into buying e-bikes isn’t just to support the industry (as many governments subsidize the oil and gas industry for example).

Let’s look at the reasons that e-bike tax breaks or government grants could get people out of their cars and onto their electric bikes. [Read more…]

A Pro Cyclist’s Perspective on Electric Bikes – Interview with Rahsaan Bahati [VIDEO]

July 31, 2017 by Pete 1 Comment

Rahsaan Bahati is a seven-time US championship professional cyclist who currently provides coaching to bike racers and supports inner city youth with his Bahiti Foundation.

And he is all about eBikes!

I had a chance to interview Rahsaan about his 21 year racing career and get his perspective on eBikes.

Also, Rahsaan recently received a custom Raleigh Redux iE with drop bars to fit his racer riding style as he commutes around the Los Angeles area. The included video will give you a closer look at this speedy eBike!
[Read more…]

Find & Share Electric Mountain Bike Trails & Rides

March 29, 2017 by Guest Leave a Comment

By Morgan Lommele from PeopleForBikes

PeopleForBikes and the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association are working to promote better access to eMTBs.

To that end, we are cataloguing great eMTB rides throughout the U.S.

Help us find eMTB rides in your area by describing your favorite route on this form, and we’ll continue to catalogue these rides on the eMTB Map. [Read more…]

Cool Bike Infrastructure: Solar & Glowing Paths, Super Bikeways, Underground Parking & More! [VIDEOS]

October 27, 2016 by Pete 3 Comments

There is always something new with electric bike technology but it is also exciting to see what is happening with improvements in bicycle infrastructure.

You might initially think of protected bike paths that separate auto traffic from bike traffic.

People for Bikes put together this video [Read more…]