E-Bikes Are All the Rage. Should They Be?

Two new studies shed light on whether pedal-assisted
electric bikes  provide good exercise, and 
how safe (or unsafe) they might be.

By Gretchen Reynolds, Aug. 19, 2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/19/well/move/e-bike-safety-exercise.html

Is riding an e-bike good exercise? Is riding an e-bike safe? With interest in and sales of pedal-assisted electric bikes surging during the pandemic, those questions share a growing urgency. Two timely and soothing new studies of e-bike riders’ exertions and injuries suggest that the answer to both questions can be a qualified yes, though anyone riding an e-bike needs to remain aware that the experience is certainly cycling with a kick to it.

Riding an eBike in the Rain

Today, we got caught in the rain while on a ride.  What would we have done if we were on an eBike? I added the answer to that on the FAQ page.