electric-assist bicycle
A new year brings new beginnings with an electric-assist bike
Can’t deny it. For most of us, there are many beautiful places where we seldom or never bike because hills, wind, lack of time, or other conditions mean bicycling isn’t feasible for our stamina and schedule. There’s a fix for that. And it will make a big difference in where and how far I ride…
Regulations for E-Bikes / Electric-Assist Bicycles and Other Non People-Powered Bikes — in Monterey County and Elsewhere
/resources/resources-on-riding-skills-bike-laws-and-safety#eBikeSpecific From e-bike snob to “won me over.” Regulations about e-bikes are still in a state of flux around the United States. Misinformation and confusion abound. It’s advisable to take personal responsibility for researching what the regulations are where you ride. Consider the mix of info below a starting point for your own research. Disclaimer:…
From e-bike snob to “won me over”: Pedaling Monterey County with a boost-on-demand from e-assist
Note: The bicycle in this post is a Type 1 e-bike—no throttle, requires pedaling, and has a top assisted speed of 20 mph. See the classes/types of e-bikes for California: http://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/AB_1096_-_Info_for_Consumers.pdf. In May 2009, when I founded the Bicycling Monterey site and projects, I was enjoying steep rural climbs five or six days a week. My fitness level was…