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3 E-Bike Safety Tips When Riding

July 24th, 2023
*We receive a lot of requests to write for Electric Bike Report. We don’t typically let others write content...

Ask Electric Bike Report: Are e-bikes safe for seniors?

July 1st, 2022
The team at Electric Bike Report fields a surprising number of questions on whether electric bikes are safe for...

How to Safely Secure and Park Your E-bike

February 14th, 2022
The first step when looking to keep your e-bike safe and secure is getting a good e-bike lock, but...

How To Fix A Flat E-Bike Tire

May 17th, 2021
Intro to Fixing A Flat E-Bike Tire We’ve all been out for a ride that’s borderline heavenly; the weather’s...

Tips for Riding Electric Bikes in Snow and Ice

January 29th, 2021
Do you garage your e-bike as temperatures plummet and as snow and ice appear? Maybe you think its’s dangerous...

Tips for eBiking During Coronavirus – Notes and Rider Stories from the US

April 7th, 2020
With around 90% of Americans under stay at home orders because of the spread of coronavirus there are still...

Tips for eBiking During Coronavirus – Notes from the UK

April 2nd, 2020
It is little more than a week since the UK government announced strict new measures to help combat the...

Epic European Canal Electric Bike Rides [VIDEOS]

December 4th, 2019
Like river rides, canal rides hold the promise of generally very easy cycling and easy navigation, allowing to cover...

Top Tips for a Successful Electric Bike Tour [VIDEO]

November 19th, 2019
Whether you are just heading out on a long day ride or a multi-week odyssey, I’ve found paying attention...

Guide to Electric Biking in the National Parks & National Monuments [VIDEOS]

October 8th, 2019
Following a Policy Memorandum from the US Department of the Interior National Parks Service back in August, more dirt...

If You Build It They Will Come – Good Infrastructure Vital for eBike Success [VIDEOS]

September 18th, 2019
The more I have written about cycling over the years, the more I’ve come to realise the transformative effect...

Cycling Through E-Bikers Paradise: The Netherlands

September 12th, 2019
It’s a common perception in cycling circles that the Netherlands is the best cycling destination in the world; traffic-free...

Trip Report: eBiking Scenic Schweitzer Mountain

July 15th, 2019
-By Paul Tolme We were midway into an electric bike tour at Idaho’s Schweitzer Mountain, which is among a...

Comfortable Camping with an Electric Cargo Bike

July 9th, 2019
Last summer gave me the chance to make several ‘comfortable camping’ e-bike trips using an e-bike plus trailer combo....

eBike Trips Ideas: 10 Epic Bike Routes Along Europe’s Rivers [VIDEOS]

June 4th, 2019
River routes make for easy cycling with often spectacular scenery and Europe simply has some of the best river...

London by Electric Bike: Guide to Parks and Gardens

May 14th, 2019
Great British Rides – London Parks and Gardens Not that long ago people might have thought you a touch...

Can Bicycle Video Cameras Make the Roads Safer? [VIDEOS]

February 27th, 2019
Bicycle video cameras are an increasingly popular accessory with cyclists and e-bikers alike. They have provided some epic action...

Why You Don’t Want a Superfast Electric Bicycle

February 20th, 2019
Electric bicycles are wonderful devices for getting around; they are quick, convenient and great fun. But what happens when...

Comfortable Camping by Electric Bike – Part 3 w/ eCamping Tips

October 24th, 2018
I’ve already covered an e-bike camping trip taking plenty of gear to make me comfortable in this post and...

eBiking London & South-East England! Guide to Electric Bike Rentals/Hire [VIDEOS]

August 7th, 2018
Covering the delights of the UK capital and the surrounding countryside  London has been transformed in recent years from...

Electric Biking Northern England! Guide to Electric Bike Rentals/Hire [VIDEOS]

July 26th, 2018
Covering Yorkshire’s Tour de France country, the Lake District and much more. Northern England has many great places to...

Electric Bike Camping Part 2 – Ride Report

July 24th, 2018
The Plan I’ve already outlined the planning stage of my e-bike camping trip in terms of equipment in a...

Electric Bike Camping Part 1: Planning, Gear & Other Tips

July 19th, 2018
Why E-Bike Camping? Traditional (ie not electrically assisted) cycle camping has something of a tough, outdoors image – you’ll...

Riding The Riese & Muller New Charger Around the South Pennines

March 5th, 2018
For the past few weeks I have been riding a Riese & Muller New Charger GH Nuvinci around the...

Electric Bike Touring Tips From a 70 Year Old Bicycle Tourist

December 19th, 2017
By Richard Shrubb Seventy year old retired manager in the electricity industry, Alan and his friends have been cycle...

eBiking Scotland! Guide to Electric Bike Rentals/Hire [VIDEO]

December 12th, 2017
Scotland has many great places to ride an electric bike and there are a lot of places where you can rent/hire an...

Adventure Touring with Electric Mountain Bikes – A Primer

October 24th, 2017
By Rob Katzenson Fresh from the world’s biggest bike convention, EuroBike 2017, we’re eager to share the new equipment advances...

London to Paris with a Folding Electric Bike

November 29th, 2016
By Richard Peace As the author and publisher of a guidebook to a signed bike route between London and...

A Bulletproof Electric Mountain Bike Set Up for Long-Distance Touring 

November 9th, 2016
Article by Rob Katzenson and trip pictures & maps by Andrea Almering.  The day described in Little Feat’s song “Old...

Running Errands on Your Bike: It’s Easier Than You Think! – Part 2

August 22nd, 2015
By David Rodenhiser. Here is Part 1. Now, let’s talk about the big guns of the cargo carrying world:...

Running Errands on Your Bike: It’s Easier Than You Think! – Part 1

August 19th, 2015
By David Rodenhiser. One of the great things about a bike, especially an electric bike, is how you can...

How to Start Commuting on an Electric Bike – The Gear – Part 2

June 24th, 2015
By David Rodenhiser. Make sure you read part 1 of this article. Now, on to your gear: There’s a...

How to Start Commuting on an Electric Bike – Best Strategies You Need to Know!

June 20th, 2015
By David Rodenhiser. One of the many things people consider when making a lifestyle change is how to make...

Tips & Strategies for a Successful Weekend Electric Bike Tour!

June 5th, 2015
By David Rodenhiser. Many of us entertain dreams of someday taking off on that big bike tour.   The...

How to Get Ready for a 4,000 Mile Electric Bike Tour Across the Country

May 20th, 2015
By Boris Mordkovich. “You’re leaving in a week? Wow, you’ve got a lot to do!” said a trusted bike mechanic...

European Electric Bike Tour: In The Fields of Flanders – Part 4

August 6th, 2014
Grant Walter reports from the road on his e-bike touring adventures in northern France and Flemish Belgium, being immersed...

European Electric Bike Tour: Venice, The Romantic Road, & The River Main – Part 3

July 21st, 2014
In this installment of Grant Walter's European electric bike adventures he reports on traveling to Venice, riding the 'Romantic...

“Down Goes the Bike Thief!” Bait Bikes with GPS Trackers & Mug Shots on Twitter [VIDEO]

June 27th, 2014
Bike thieves in San Francisco better watch out! The San Francisco Police Department is placing "bait bikes" around the...

European Electric Bike Tour: Not All Who Wander Are Lost – Part 1

June 26th, 2014
Grant Walter shares his electric bike touring experience from the road! So far Grant has ridden in Stuggart, Paris,...

Electric Bike Riding Safety Tips

June 20th, 2014
In this guide you will learn about selecting the right gear, selecting the safest route, watching out for others,...

Trip Reports: Electric Bike Touring in Croatia, Austria, & Italy’s Dolomites

July 23rd, 2013
Jane & Carolyn share their experiences of touring by electric bike in Croatia, along the Danube River, and in...

10 Tips for Improving Your Electric Bike’s Range

February 9th, 2012
Are you concerned about your electric bike’s range?  Would you like to know some tricks for extending your e-bike...

Tips for Recovering Your Stolen Electric Bike

January 26th, 2012
Previously I shared my thoughts on electric bike locks and tips on electric bike security.  So what if your...

How to Find Bicycling Routes in Your Town: Google Maps! [VIDEO]

June 17th, 2010
One of the concerns that I hear from people that are interested in commuting by bike is that they...