Ebikes & Bikes for Everything, + Much of What I’ve Learned Riding Bikes for 75 Years (Part I) - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the potential for bicycles and electric bikes (ebikes) to serve as practical alternatives to family cars, particularly in the context of Utah and similar U.S. regions. The author, who has 75 years of biking experience, highlights how ebikes significantly enhance the utility of cycling by making longer distances, hilly terrain, and less athletic riders more capable of using bikes for transportation. While many U.S. areas lack sufficient bike infrastructure or have unsafe road conditions for cycling, ebikes can still be effective for commuting, errands, and recreation where bike paths or low-traffic roads exist. A key focus is on integrating bikes with public transportation to solve last-mile connectivity challenges. In Utah, commuter rail and light rail systems allow bikes on board, and many city buses have front-mounted bike racks, enabling seamless multi-modal trips. This combination can reduce reliance on cars for daily travel, especially when the distance to transit stations or final destinations is significant. The author also emphasizes the health and mental benefits