Arriving at work grumpy and apathetic after an hour spent having your personal space invaded on public transport is no way to start the day. Nor is the stress of rush hour traffic and the hunt for a parking space. Maybe you’ve thought about commuting by bike but can’t face the cold mornings of hard pedalling and getting to work needing a shower. But there is a solution – do as the Dutch do and commute by e-bike.
Efficiency
E-bikes like the Trek Dual Sport+ E-Bike provide the rider with the opportunity to ride further with less exertion than a typical road bike. Most incorporate pedal-assisted motors so they will offer help when you push power through the pedals, reducing the energy you have to consume between A and B. Although you wont be producing speeds equal to your car (unless you ride in a city when you may well achieve a higher average speed), you will find that you can go further faster, arriving at work fresher and less sweaty.
Fitness
Commuting by e-bike is certainly not going to get you Tour de France-ready any time soon, but as the motors of most e-bikes are pedal-assisted, you will be required to use your legs and put in some effort. This makes it a great way to get to work efficiently while gradually getting fitter. Most e-bikes also feature multiple assistance settings so that you can adjust the power that the motor provides controlling how hard you have to work.
Sustainable
By ditching the car, the traffic jams or the train, you not only improve your own fitness, but you help the environment too. The fewer cars there are on the road, the lower the emissions, the safer it is and the healthier it is for cyclists, pedestrians and the planet. Yes, your e-bike does include a battery and will require electricity for charging, but the electricity consumed is negligible compared to the carbon emissions of typical commuter transport.
Save money
Alright, so the ‘startup costs’ of an e-bike are high, so to say it saves you money only really rings true maybe six months down the line. However, considering all the other benefits cycling to work has on your lifestyle, it’s certainly a great option for saving money in the long run. When the cost of the e-bike is eventually neutralised by the money saved on commuting, you’re riding to work for free, having fun and being sustainable all at the same time!
Pursuit of happiness
Exercise releases endorphins, and endorphins induce feelings of pleasure and even euphoria – ergo cycling officially makes you happy! Add to that the benefits of fresh air, which include a better immune system, improved blood pressure, increased energy and greater happiness, and it’s a no-brainer. By riding to work you make yourself a happier and more productive human being, so you’ll likely enjoy your day a whole lot more.
It seems pretty clear that there is not a bad word that can be said about riding to work, and using an e-bike gets rid of the negatives usually associated with commuting by bike like arriving sweaty, smelly and tired. So what’s stopping you? Shop our range of e-bikes today!
