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“Now Scientific American has updated and re-released what it calls the “classic graphic” that shows that a human on a bicycle—able to coast, or freewheel, without pedaling—remains the world’s most energy effecient traveler.” @carltonreid.com on the re-release of the iconic graph in @forbes.com.
October 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
“Now Scientific American has updated and re-released what it calls the “classic graphic” that shows that a human on a bicycle—able to coast, or freewheel, without pedaling—remains the world’s most energy effecient traveler.” @carltonreid.com on the re-release of the iconic graph in @forbes.com.
I would add that it increases the number of total bikers from “I used to bike as a kid but never do now” to “I rode over 1000 miles last year”.
For me - an e-bike allowed me to push through a 5 mike commute down and up a river valley with 200 ft change in elevation. 500 watts gives the little extra
For me - an e-bike allowed me to push through a 5 mike commute down and up a river valley with 200 ft change in elevation. 500 watts gives the little extra
The “E-Bike Effect:” Those who bought e-bikes increased their average daily bicycle use from 2.1km (1.3 miles) to 9.2km (5.7 miles), a 340% increase. The e-bike share of all their transportation increased dramatically too; from 17% to 49%.
E-bikes support fewer car trips.
V/@lloydalter.bsky.social
E-bikes support fewer car trips.
V/@lloydalter.bsky.social
E-Bikers Ride Much Farther and More Frequently Than Regular Bikers
They are not 'cheating,' but are serious transportation.
www.treehugger.com
December 22, 2024 at 5:35 PM
I would add that it increases the number of total bikers from “I used to bike as a kid but never do now” to “I rode over 1000 miles last year”.
For me - an e-bike allowed me to push through a 5 mike commute down and up a river valley with 200 ft change in elevation. 500 watts gives the little extra
For me - an e-bike allowed me to push through a 5 mike commute down and up a river valley with 200 ft change in elevation. 500 watts gives the little extra
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With 60% of trips by bike, teens are the age group that cycle the most in the Netherlands—over 2,000 km. per capita per year.
Rather than spend these years depending on parents and waiting for a driver’s license, they experience the autonomy promised by the car without its stress, danger, and cost.
Rather than spend these years depending on parents and waiting for a driver’s license, they experience the autonomy promised by the car without its stress, danger, and cost.
December 4, 2024 at 7:28 AM
With 60% of trips by bike, teens are the age group that cycle the most in the Netherlands—over 2,000 km. per capita per year.
Rather than spend these years depending on parents and waiting for a driver’s license, they experience the autonomy promised by the car without its stress, danger, and cost.
Rather than spend these years depending on parents and waiting for a driver’s license, they experience the autonomy promised by the car without its stress, danger, and cost.
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Ottawa real estate agent Lucy Lu emphasizes that living in a 15-minute neighborhood can save you C$12,000/yr in transportation and health costs and help you reclaim 168 hours of your life per year.
lucyottawahomes.com/15-minute-ne...
lucyottawahomes.com/15-minute-ne...
December 3, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Ottawa real estate agent Lucy Lu emphasizes that living in a 15-minute neighborhood can save you C$12,000/yr in transportation and health costs and help you reclaim 168 hours of your life per year.
lucyottawahomes.com/15-minute-ne...
lucyottawahomes.com/15-minute-ne...
In 2022, I bought an E-bike to commute to work. I recently passed 5000km (about 25,000 furlong’s to you US folks)
I’m now “one of those E-bike fanatics” that can’t say enough good things about them.
I’m healthier, I have a great commute along trails, the river, see wildlife, save $ & co2.
10/10
I’m now “one of those E-bike fanatics” that can’t say enough good things about them.
I’m healthier, I have a great commute along trails, the river, see wildlife, save $ & co2.
10/10
December 2, 2024 at 6:42 PM
In 2022, I bought an E-bike to commute to work. I recently passed 5000km (about 25,000 furlong’s to you US folks)
I’m now “one of those E-bike fanatics” that can’t say enough good things about them.
I’m healthier, I have a great commute along trails, the river, see wildlife, save $ & co2.
10/10
I’m now “one of those E-bike fanatics” that can’t say enough good things about them.
I’m healthier, I have a great commute along trails, the river, see wildlife, save $ & co2.
10/10
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December 1, 2024 at 3:49 AM
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Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s safer to NOT have them.
@StreetsblogUSA.bsky.social usa.streetsblog.org/2019/05/29/p...
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s safer to NOT have them.
@StreetsblogUSA.bsky.social usa.streetsblog.org/2019/05/29/p...
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
November 14, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s safer to NOT have them.
@StreetsblogUSA.bsky.social usa.streetsblog.org/2019/05/29/p...
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s safer to NOT have them.
@StreetsblogUSA.bsky.social usa.streetsblog.org/2019/05/29/p...