I explored getting an e-bike on this forum, testing them out a few years ago (just as the Bosch drive hit the market). But the sort of thing I was looking for was just too expensive for me, and the time wasn't right. So I passed.
But the idea of cycling to work has come up again. The market seems more mature now, and prices seem to have fallen for the sort of ebike I wanted. Last week I bought a new Cube Touring Hybrid 400 that was on offer and at the right price for me.
So I've been leaving the car at home, and commuting to work on it. It's only a short commute, mainly downhill to work, and thus mainly uphill going home. Good for getting to work unfatigued, but not so nice traveling home into a stiff headwind after one of those days at work when you feel drained of energy. This change is requiring a little bit more planning, and a rethink of some shopping and eating habits - but it's all good.
I'm rather unfit at present, having stopped regular hill walking a couple of years ago for health reasons, and now lost the walking bug. I'm hoping that over a few months I can recover some strength and cardio whilst cycling to work. Gradually reducing the electric assistance, and just using the assistance occasionally for commuting. As I get used to having a bike, I'm also hoping I can integrate it into my life a bit more, for other journeys, and also a bit of leisure.
But the idea of cycling to work has come up again. The market seems more mature now, and prices seem to have fallen for the sort of ebike I wanted. Last week I bought a new Cube Touring Hybrid 400 that was on offer and at the right price for me.
So I've been leaving the car at home, and commuting to work on it. It's only a short commute, mainly downhill to work, and thus mainly uphill going home. Good for getting to work unfatigued, but not so nice traveling home into a stiff headwind after one of those days at work when you feel drained of energy. This change is requiring a little bit more planning, and a rethink of some shopping and eating habits - but it's all good.
I'm rather unfit at present, having stopped regular hill walking a couple of years ago for health reasons, and now lost the walking bug. I'm hoping that over a few months I can recover some strength and cardio whilst cycling to work. Gradually reducing the electric assistance, and just using the assistance occasionally for commuting. As I get used to having a bike, I'm also hoping I can integrate it into my life a bit more, for other journeys, and also a bit of leisure.
