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“Before owning an e-bike, 55% of the respondents said they rode daily or weekly. After getting an e-bike, that number soared to 91% riding daily or weekly. More striking, 94% of non-cyclists rode daily or weekly after getting an e-bike”
“Research comparing the energy used to pedal a plain bicycle versus an e-bike have found that the difference is similar to running versus brisk walking.”