3 Reasons to Ride an Electric Bike
Electric bikes have been around for some time now, and the technology continues to get better. E-Bikes have more features, better battery life, and are now more available than ever, but why should someone ride an e-bike?
Well, there are a variety of different types of e-bikes and each offers its benefits and solutions to common problems. E-bikes can be a form of transportation to and from work, a form of exercise, a way to get out and explore, and for some it’s a way to make the experience on a bicycle more enjoyable. In this article, we will cover some of the top reasons people ride e-bikes, and maybe you will find the reason to purchase your own.
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E-bikes Are Great For Commuting
Bikes have always been a common way for people to commute to school and work. E-bikes have helped increase the number of people choosing to bike instead of driving to work. Commuting on an e-bike offers all the same benefits as a normal bicycle but may help those less able or fit choose to bike instead of drive to work.
For some, their commute to work may be too far, or too strenuous to cycle to work, an e-bike helps those people choose the healthy option without having to be an Olympic cyclist. An e-bike can help extend your cycling distance and decrease the time it takes you to get from home to work and back. Cycling to and from work is a great way to stay fit, save money, and help the environment. Ebiking helps extend those benefits to more people than traditional bikes can.
The Benefits of Biking to Work
Amid the increase of desk jobs, work-from-home, and food delivery services, humans have been more inactive than ever. Many people wake up, sit for breakfast, sit in the car to work, and sit for 8 hours at work, only to come home and sit down for dinner and TV. According to the CDC, only 23% of Americans are exercising enough to meet the federal health standards.
Most of us have too much to do and it’s too much of a commitment to block out an hour a day to exercise. What if we were able to kill two birds with one stone? For those who are lucky enough to live close enough to work, you can turn that commute to work, into vital exercise and outdoor time. The benefits of using an e-bike are that it extends the distance that someone can safely and quickly commute on a bike. With the increased speed and assistance getting to and from work on a bike has never been easier. Skip the hassle of parking permits, finding a parking spot, and filling up at the gas station and opt for a healthier and cheaper option.
E-bikes make everything more fun!
From beginners to expert riders, all riders have one thing in common, we all want to go faster and farther. From the average road cyclist who wants to go for long group rides but can’t seem to keep up with the pack, to the mountain biker who loves the downhills, but just can’t seem to get up the climb, to the retirees who just want to get out and bike by the beach without coming home sore and aching, e-bikes help people of all ages get out and enjoy some two-tired fun.
As an avid mountain biker, I have seen many older guys start hanging up their bikes once their bodies can’t handle the demands of a good trail ride. There is nothing worse than having to give up your favorite hobby because you don’t have the strength you used to.
E-bikes Help Those With Injuries and Disabilities
A friend of mine has gone through this as well, after various injuries left him unable to pedal like he used to, he was unable to ride. An E-bike changed this for him. He was able to go out and ride the trails and not have to worry if he was going to be able to make it back to the parking lot. I think that’s the greatest thing about e-bikes, they allow people of all ages, skills, and physical ability to get out and enjoy their hobbies. I know many riders who are mountain biking well into their 60s simply because they have the assistance of an e-bike.
Even those who are in their peak physical ability can benefit from an e-bike. The increase speed and range that is provided by an e-bike can help really turn up the fun on the trails, bike paths, or commuting to work.
E-bikes are Great For the Environment and the Pocket Book
In the age of global warming and pollution, few things truly help reduce humans’ carbon footprint. One of these items is an e-bike. If you use your e-bike to commute instead of your car, you can help decrease your carbon footprint. Not only are you improving your health, but also the health of the planet and the environment around you.
E-bikes can help you connect with nature without the loud destruction that may come with a motorcycle or the sweat that may come with a traditional bike. After all the cost savings between filling up the tank vs charging your battery is life-changing. Specifically for those who live on college campuses or dense cities, the cost savings from Uber rides, scooter rentals, and time saved from walking is worth the investment.
Some may ask, why not just buy a regular bike? As we discussed before, an e-bike is a perfect option for those who may not have the physical ability to bike long enough to make it to class, or for those who are looking to save a little extra time on their commute.
Conclusion
There are many reasons to ride an e-bike. These reasons can be boiled down to fun, cost savings, and health, both environmental and personal. E-bikes help keep biking fun, and keep more people biking. With an e-bike, those who may have thought they’d never ride again can be keeping up with the teenagers on their next ride.
E-bikes also lower the barrier to commuting to work, you don’t have to be an Olympic athlete to make it up the hill to the office building. Lastly, e-bikes help get people outdoors and help keep the outdoors great. They help keep the environment clean by replacing cars and motorcycles, and help keep people healthy by increasing exercise and time spent outdoors.
