This E-Bike Life
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Cycling advocacy; promoting bicycling for recreation, travel, better health, and commuting; exploring the benefits and many applications of electric bikes and trikes.
Great idea!
That’s so cool! Montreal’s bike share system is rolling out trailers that work on BIXIs as well as personal bikes.
They’re hoping to have 50 by the end of the summer, and hundreds over the next few years.
They’re hoping to have 50 by the end of the summer, and hundreds over the next few years.
July 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Great idea!
This report confirms what many of us already know: e-bikes are a game-changer. #ebikes
The “E-Bike Effect:” Those who bought e-bikes increased their average daily bicycle use from 2.1km (1.3 miles) to 9.2km (5.7 miles), a 340% increase. The e-bike share of all their transportation increased dramatically too; from 17% to 49%.
E-bikes support fewer car trips.
V @lloydalter.bsky.social
E-bikes support fewer car trips.
V @lloydalter.bsky.social
E-Bikers Ride Much Farther and More Frequently Than Regular Bikers
They are not 'cheating,' but are serious transportation.
www.treehugger.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
This report confirms what many of us already know: e-bikes are a game-changer. #ebikes
No, this isn’t normal, and it’s only going to get worse.
#climatechange
#climatechange
"Things aren't just getting worse. They are getting worse faster."
Meanwhile, everywhere: "Things aren't just getting worse. They are getting worse faster."
The Extreme Weather Report, Jun 26, 2025.
The Extreme Weather Report, Jun 26, 2025.
July 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
No, this isn’t normal, and it’s only going to get worse.
#climatechange
#climatechange
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Bike infrastructure is mobility infrastructure.
July 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Bike infrastructure is mobility infrastructure.
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This year’s City Ratings feature nearly 3,000 cities across the U.S. and around the world — did your city come out on top? Explore our highest-rated U.S. cities for 2025 alongside the best international cities for biking. Read more now at www.peopleforbikes.org/news/2025s-b...
June 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This year’s City Ratings feature nearly 3,000 cities across the U.S. and around the world — did your city come out on top? Explore our highest-rated U.S. cities for 2025 alongside the best international cities for biking. Read more now at www.peopleforbikes.org/news/2025s-b...
Trails generate economic development in the communities they serve. #biketrails #trails www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/20...
How Trails Are Powering an Arkansas Transformation - Rails to Trails Conservancy
Arkansas is investing the outdoor recreation economy, and a big part is developing and connecting trails that will be economic drivers.
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May 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Trails generate economic development in the communities they serve. #biketrails #trails www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/20...
Speed kills. Bologna’s example shows that slowing traffic saves lives.
Last year, Bologna adopted a 30km/h speed limit and has seen its first year without pedestrian fatalities since 1991. The change also significantly increased the number of people choosing the bike.
Read how they did it: buff.ly/YSiKhvJ
Read how they did it: buff.ly/YSiKhvJ
May 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Speed kills. Bologna’s example shows that slowing traffic saves lives.
Here are some of the top bike trails in the Southeast U.S.
#biketrails
#railstotrails
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#biketrails
#railstotrails
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The 8 Top Bike Trails In The South To Add To Your Bucket List
If you want to see and explore the South by bike, here are the best paved bike trails for your next 2-wheel trip.
www.southernliving.com
April 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Here are some of the top bike trails in the Southeast U.S.
#biketrails
#railstotrails
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#biketrails
#railstotrails
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This study makes sense. We need far more protected bike lanes, with barriers between cyclists and motorists, not merely painted bike lanes.
Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
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March 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This study makes sense. We need far more protected bike lanes, with barriers between cyclists and motorists, not merely painted bike lanes.
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To great uncertainty and controversy, in 2007, Ljubljana closed 12 hectares of its city center to private cars. At the time, 40% of residents approved.
A decade later, no less than 97% were against reopening the streets to motor traffic: “None of us can really imagine cars ever staging a comeback”.
A decade later, no less than 97% were against reopening the streets to motor traffic: “None of us can really imagine cars ever staging a comeback”.
March 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
To great uncertainty and controversy, in 2007, Ljubljana closed 12 hectares of its city center to private cars. At the time, 40% of residents approved.
A decade later, no less than 97% were against reopening the streets to motor traffic: “None of us can really imagine cars ever staging a comeback”.
A decade later, no less than 97% were against reopening the streets to motor traffic: “None of us can really imagine cars ever staging a comeback”.
Electric bike technology is changing the way for the better.
apnews.com/article/wome... Electric tricycles are a ticket to respect and prosperity for some rural women in Zimbabwe
apnews.com/article/wome... Electric tricycles are a ticket to respect and prosperity for some rural women in Zimbabwe
Electric tricycles are a ticket to respect and prosperity for some rural women in Zimbabwe
Electric tricycles are transforming the lives of some women in parts of rural Zimbabwe. They offer financial independence and social empowerment in a society long seen as deeply patriarchal.
apnews.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Electric bike technology is changing the way for the better.
apnews.com/article/wome... Electric tricycles are a ticket to respect and prosperity for some rural women in Zimbabwe
apnews.com/article/wome... Electric tricycles are a ticket to respect and prosperity for some rural women in Zimbabwe
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.
January 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Here are some of the best new bike lanes in America. Progress is possible!
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Here are the 2024 Best New Bike Lanes in the United States
It is essential to acknowledge the infrastructure milestones achieved by U.S. cities in 2023 by naming the best bike lanes in all the land
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December 30, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Here are some of the best new bike lanes in America. Progress is possible!
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Too cold for cycling? Some of the world’s top cycling cities are in cold climates.
December 24, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Too cold for cycling? Some of the world’s top cycling cities are in cold climates.
Merry Christmas!🎄
December 24, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Merry Christmas!🎄
Cycling is one of the healthiest activities that most people can do on a regular basis. Here’s more motivation.
If you’re looking for an affordable and accessible way to live longer, skip the pricey wellness retreats and quirky biohacks—just bike to work.
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If you bike to work, you live longer, new study confirms
If you’re looking for an affordable and accessible way to live longer, skip the pricey wellness retreats and quirky biohacks—just bike to work.
momentummag.com
December 21, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Cycling is one of the healthiest activities that most people can do on a regular basis. Here’s more motivation.
This is so true. I grew up riding my bike to school, the park, and grocery store. It’s too bad today’s kids don’t enjoy that same freedom.
Where bike-friendly infrastructure is the norm, kids gain freedom. No car keys, no backseat waiting. They learn independence, time management, and how to get around on their own. A small shift in how we design cities helps them grow into confident, capable adults.
December 20, 2024 at 1:45 PM
This is so true. I grew up riding my bike to school, the park, and grocery store. It’s too bad today’s kids don’t enjoy that same freedom.
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Here are the 30 Most Beautiful Bicycle Routes in the World.
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Here are the 30 Most Beautiful Bicycle Routes in the World
A compilation reveals the top 30 most visually stunning cycle paths and bicycle routes across the globe including four in North America
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December 20, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Here are the 30 Most Beautiful Bicycle Routes in the World.
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The 12 Best Places to Live in the United States if You’re a Bicyclist.
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The 12 Best Places to Live in the United States if You're a Bicyclist
Where are the best places to live if bicycles are a big part of your life? Let's have a look at cities that elevate cycling to another level.
momentummag.com
December 20, 2024 at 4:53 AM
The 12 Best Places to Live in the United States if You’re a Bicyclist.
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Paris shows that change is possible when there’s political will and leadership.
Generational Investment Pays Off as Paris Moves Near Top of Urban Mobility Ranking.
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Generational Investment Pays Off as Paris Moves Near Top of Urban Mobility Ranking
The city's ranking highlights its ongoing efforts to improve urban mobility through both traditional and forward-thinking approaches.
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December 18, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Paris shows that change is possible when there’s political will and leadership.
Lowering urban speed limits is happening all over Europe, making it safer for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Will this trend make it to North American cities? #traffic-calming #lowerspeedlimits
Greece plans to lower its default urban speed limit from 50 km/h (31 mph) to 30 km/h (19 mph).
www.ekathimerini.com/news/1256278...
www.ekathimerini.com/news/1256278...
New traffic code introduces urban speed reductions and stricter penalties | eKathimerini.com
Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Vasilis Oikonomou, outlined the proposed changes in the upcoming New Traffic Code (KOK), soon to enter public consultation.
www.ekathimerini.com
December 16, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Lowering urban speed limits is happening all over Europe, making it safer for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Will this trend make it to North American cities? #traffic-calming #lowerspeedlimits
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California to Launch its First Statewide eBike Voucher Project up to $2,000 in Rebates on Dec. 18 #ebikes #cargobikes #cycling tinyurl.com/534yj9ms
December 11, 2024 at 2:28 PM
California to Launch its First Statewide eBike Voucher Project up to $2,000 in Rebates on Dec. 18 #ebikes #cargobikes #cycling tinyurl.com/534yj9ms
The new 2024 rankings are here! Congratulations to Washington, Massachusetts, and Oregon on leading the list of this year’s most bike-friendly states by the League of American Bicyclists. #bikeleague #bikefriendly
December 13, 2024 at 2:50 AM
The new 2024 rankings are here! Congratulations to Washington, Massachusetts, and Oregon on leading the list of this year’s most bike-friendly states by the League of American Bicyclists. #bikeleague #bikefriendly
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We hosted Policy Director Ken McLeod to talk about Oregon dropping from #2 to #3 in the latest Bicycle Friendly State rankings. The report underscores the threat of cuts to safety initiatives like Safe Routes to School & bicycling infrastructure with the shortfall in the Governor’s proposed budget.
The 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Ranking is finally here! This year’s report highlights the progress, challenges, and key areas where states can improve to create a more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. See where your state ranks at bikeleague.org/states »
States | League of American Bicyclists
Where does your state rank? Learn more about the League of American Bicyclists' annual ranking by clicking here.
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December 12, 2024 at 8:44 PM
We hosted Policy Director Ken McLeod to talk about Oregon dropping from #2 to #3 in the latest Bicycle Friendly State rankings. The report underscores the threat of cuts to safety initiatives like Safe Routes to School & bicycling infrastructure with the shortfall in the Governor’s proposed budget.