Pedal power is one of the best ways to get around while keeping fit – and since e-bikes arrived on the market in the 1990s, all kinds of bike designs, from e-mountain bikes and folding models to gravel cycles and even scooters, have become available with a bit of extra oomph from built-in batteries.
Wondering if an e-bike is for you? An electric bike still requires pedalling, so you’ll still keep fit by hopping on your new bike, but that extra juice makes hill climbs and long distances much easier to tackle and can open up cycling to people who might not be able to take on bigger distances otherwise or who have mobility issues. They’re also ideal for commuting and for carrying or pulling heavier loads.
