David Roy
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Link to the article
www.treehugger.com
Link to the actual study
www.sciencedirect.com
I don’t expect that this is a surprise to any of us but it’s nice to see some actual research and analysis being done. Hopefully it will lead to more bike infrastructure for all kinds of bikes.
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Study Finds That E-Bike Riders Get as Much Exercise as Riders of Regular Bikes
E-bikers use their bikes more, go longer distances, and often substitute it for driving or transit.
Link to the actual study
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Physical activity of electric bicycle users compared to conventional bicycle users and non-cyclists: Insights based on health and transport data from an online survey in seven European cities
Physical activity has been widely associated with beneficial health effects. The use of electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) can lead to increased or de…
I don’t expect that this is a surprise to any of us but it’s nice to see some actual research and analysis being done. Hopefully it will lead to more bike infrastructure for all kinds of bikes.