This is a great article on the "E-Bike Effect" from Treehugger (h/t @BrentToderian):
https://mastodon.online/@BrentToderian/111223648351940659
https://www.treehugger.com/e-bikers-ride-much-farther-and-more-frequently-than-regula-bikers-5076231
@BrentToderian I'm waiting for some commenter to chime in that e-assist is bad because it means the user doesn't get as much exercise. Someone always does. And (a) it's not true, but also (b) who cares????
@DrTCombs @BrentToderian how much exercise do people get driving around?
@gspeng @BrentToderian right? I'm gonna say none.
But also it's not my business. Maybe they have a physically-demanding job, or really like lifting weights, or play soccer with their kids, or are yoga instructors, or who cares??? I'm happy that riding my e-bike provides enough exercise for me. Doesn't have to be the same for other people.
@DrTCombs @gspeng @BrentToderian yes! I keep seeing an ad for an e-cargo bike where a dad and kid are zipping along without pedaling...
which I'll admit bugged me at first, but then I remembered someone saying that this is still better than them driving *even if they never pedal*!
@fbaum @gspeng @BrentToderian SAME! 100% same set of feelings.
