This list of e-bike accessories is sure to please the electric bike lover on your holiday shopping list. These accessories will enhance the pleasure and safety of riding an e-bike, or really any type of bicycle. As of the day of publication, all of these items are in stock and available for delivery before Christmas. At This E-Bike Life we’ve selected some of the top-rated and most sought-after gifts for cyclists to make your shopping task easier. Hurry! Time is limited to make these purchases in time for delivery by Christmas Day!   Let’s Start Shopping! This book is a great gift fo ..read more

If you love to ride your bike as much as I do, you probably have a long list of trails and destinations you dream of someday exploring on two wheels. At the top of my list has always been a trip to the Netherlands, the most bike-friendly nation in the world. I recently fulfilled that ultimate bucket list adventure with a 10-day trip to Holland that included a five-day bike tour. Bike tourism is very popular in the Netherlands. If you’ve considered taking a bike tour there, then read on for insights into what it’s like. The Netherlands’ Cycling Culture All of the superlatives you hear about c ..read more

* Feature photo above courtesy of the Dutch Cycling Embassy Melissa and Chris Bruntlett are helping shape the future of cycling and urban mobility around the world. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, they now live in the Netherlands and serve as consultants and ambassadors promoting Dutch cycling, urban mobility, and transformative city design worldwide. I recently had the pleasure of talking with Chris about their personal experiences after transitioning from North America to the Netherlands, the role of cycling in society, and the impact of e-bike technology. Highlights of that conversation ..read more

E-bikes are introducing more people to the joys of long-distance, multi-day bike tours, says Emiel Blok, owner and manager of Holland Bike Tours, a popular European bike touring company based in Haarlem, the Netherlands. “E-bikes attract different types of cyclists,” Emiel said in a recent interview for This E-Bike Life. “Ten years ago, the guests we had were hard-core cyclists. At first, there was skepticism about e-bikes; some even felt they were cheating. Over the past five years, e-bikes have become more mainstream.” Note to readers: I recently completed a five-day ride with Holland Bike ..read more

If you love to cycle like I do, you probably have your own bucket list of amazing bike trails you someday want to explore. For me, cycling the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes in northern Idaho was toward the top of my list. I finally got my chance and will share my observations with you in this story. At 73 miles, the Coeur d’Alene Trail, or “CDA Trail,” is one of the longer fully paved destination trails in the nation. It is also one of only 38 U.S. bike trails named to the coveted Hall of Fame by the Rails to Trails Conservancy and is part of the still-developing Great American Trail, which wil ..read more

Albert Grant and Thresa Cathey Giles are avid cyclists who administer an active Facebook group titled Rails to Trails Reviews. The Jacksonville, Florida, couple has written reviews on more than 40 rail trails and has been profiled in the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy magazine. They credit cycling with making them healthier and happier, providing enjoyment and fulfillment. If you love to ride trails, I highly recommend joining Albert and Thresa’s Facebook group. In a recent post on the Rails to Trails Review Facebook group, Albert wrote an excellent column about e-bikes, comparing their pros an ..read more

This Christmas season, don’t be surprised if you see someone taking home a Christmas tree by bike. Hauling the Christmas tree home on a bicycle, especially an e-bike or cargo bike, has become an international trend. It’s more proof of the amazing adaptability and practicality of bicycles and electric bikes. A December 1942 cover of The New Yorker Magazine The #treebybike movement has been around for more than a decade, although this cover from a December 1942 issue of The New Yorker magazine shows the concept isn’t totally new. The #treebybike movement has grown increasingly popular year b ..read more

The Christmas season can be a jolly good time to snag a good deal on an e-bike, whether you are buying your first electric bike, adding to your collection, or looking for that perfect gift for a loved one. After all, who doesn’t need at least one more e-bike, right? If you are buying an e-bike online and delivery before Christmas is important for you, then you need to act ASAP. Most brands have deadlines between Dec. 12 and 15 for placing orders for delivery by Christmas. If you want to play it safe, stick with a brand on this list where bikes can be bought through local stores. Please note ..read more

Whether you are buying your first electric bike, adding to your collection, or looking for that perfect gift for a loved one, now is a great time to snag a deal on a new e-bike. Many e-bike retailers are offering Black Friday e-bike sales. For companies, it’s a way to clear out inventory during an otherwise slow time of year for bike sales. For customers, it means your best opportunity of the year to snag a new e-bike. After all, who doesn’t need at least one more e-bike, right? Here’s a rundown of some of the best Black Friday e-bike sales on popular brands. Most of these sales end on or be ..read more

She walks with a limp and never knows a day without pain, but Jane Borden Kaplenski isn’t the type to give in or give up. Thanks to her electric trike, she doesn’t have to. “The reason I do as well as I do is my commitment to move and go whether I feel like it or not,” Jane said in a recent interview for This E-bike Life. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 13, a broken hip at 15, and lupus at age 20, Jane knows a thing or two about pain. Now a retired school teacher and grandmother living in Aiken, South Carolina, she’s found a new freedom and joy from riding her Liberty Trike, a pop ..read more