We’re learning that

people who ride e-Bikes are riding farther and more regularly than they ever imagined possible—and they’re getting as much, or more, exercise as those riding bikes without rider amplification. It’s a little counterintuitive, we’ll admit, but if it means more rides more often, we’re all for it.

Electric bikes are often faster in congested areas, cheaper on a per-mile basis, and more fun than sitting in traffic when you’re out and about. Of all trips taken globally in cars, most are short—like, less than 10 miles short. Making the switch to two wheels for local transportation helps to eliminate your most carbon-intensive trips taken in a car.

Once reserved for weirdos and kooks, electric bikes have come a long way, and they can now take you on some pretty serious rides. Whether it’s more laps on your favorite trails, exploring past that next bend in the road, or an epic cross-country journey, you have the power to ride farther, faster.