It’s clear to any casual observer that the cycling community is dominated by adult males. That is slowly starting to change, though, and e-bikes appear to be playing a big role. One study done in Belgium confirmed that women purchased three-quarters of all e-bikes in 2018 and that e-bikes now account for 45% of the total market. This is great news for those who care about closing the gender gap in cycling and it means that the sport has now been opened up to a whole group of people.

     To understand more about this thriving community, we talked to several women who have had the world of cycling opened to them thanks to e-bikes. We hope that their stories and experiences will encourage others, of any gender, to look with fresh eyes on e-bikes as an alternative or complement to standard bikes.

     For Diane, getting an e-bike has allowed her to regain her strength post-menopause and significantly increase her health and fitness. “Prior to getting an e-bike, I was very unfit, with chronic back pain and a painful knee,” she explained. Despite having had a long pause from… to read the rest of this article, click here.

     Has e-biking changed your life? If so how?