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Still cold, but sun came out, battery full, what to do? [tiny breadmonkey on my shoulder whispers "just do it"]
I did it.
Same old same old, but a route I've never combined into 1 before. I only retraced about 500m. Riding was, of course, wonderful. I really enjoyed today, especially the nice jumpy section in the little loop. Hard work, but I felt strong. Mostly 2 of 4 Es.
Dist: 🤷 16km+ (10.5 shown)
Climbing: 383m
Max HR: 163
Max jump: 0.65s
100km in March!
Washington State E-bike rebate program re-opens! #gogreen #washingtonstate #ebike
#cycling
#Ebikes are not the enemy; they are a #climate and #mobility solution”
“We need to talk about the #ebike backlash’ vs reality”
“DMV-style red tape is not just a bureaucratic hurdle; it is a fundamental attack on accessible #transportation”
“True #roadsafety means funding #infrastructure, not issuing fines”
Op-Ed: Don’t Let Fear Flatten Progress on #EBikes ⚡️ 🚲 https://sf.streetsblog.org/2026/03/20/op-ed-dont-let-fear-flatten-progress-on-e-bikes
Queensland’s #eBike Reforms: What’s at Stake?
A response from Pedal Power ACT, #Canberra's cycling organisation.
(P.S. Para 5, sentence 1, should read something like "Legal pedelecs are BATTERY-assisted bicycles" not "pedal-assisted".)
Proposed e-bike licensing laws in Queensland could have national implications, raising important questions about access, safety, and how we regulate emerging transport. While intended to address safety concerns, these proposals risk treating low-risk, pedal-assisted e-bikes the same as higher-powere
ZKE nimmt Akkus von E-Bikes, E-Scootern und E-Rollern entgegen
(Pressemitteilung) Der Zentrale Kommunale Entsorgungsbetrieb (ZKE) hat sein Entsorgungsangebot erweitert.
Der städtische Eigenbetrieb nimmt inzwischen auch Batterien aus sogenannten leichten Verkehrsmi …
🔗 Weiterlesen: https://www.dudweiler-blog.de/2026/03/26/zke-nimmt-akkus-von-e-bikes-e-scootern-und-e-rollern-entgegen/
#Abfallentsorgung #Pressemitteilung #Akku #EBike #ERoller #EScooter #Lithium #Recycling #ZKE
A study from our #UniversityHospital reports a sharp rise in #ebike crashes since 2023, with older men at higher risk of severe injury. Results indicate that helmet use and health conditions influence outcomes: http://go.tum.de/954226
#RoadSafety #PublicHealth
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I rode again! Only 15km all up (12.79 shown), & frankly easy, despite a Cat 4 climb. Of course I used Es! Not all of them, though. 😁
Max HR: 153—hardly ticking compared to 166 last ride
Climbing: 293m
Best jump: 0.41s (pfft)
The beauty of Murphy's Glen & Linda Rock is, well, the beauty. Massive eucalypts, & 180° views over the Sydney basin to the harbour bridge. Sure, mostly smoggy these days (even today, no bridge for me), but it's always nice & can be stunning.
Let's make an #ebike out of garbage. You will need.
* One dumpster bike (free)
* One cargo rack (free)
* One hub motor (dumpster dived, but about $200 new)
* One motor controller (about $20-$50 new)
* A battery (recycled, but about $100 new)
I'm going to rewire some used 12v lithium batteries to make a 36v battery with a smart battery management system (monitor charge from your phone).
I started by installing the front wheel, installing the cargo rack, mocking up where I'll mount the battery, controller and throttle.
Next I'll wire the key components, get the wheel turning, then look at which of the other wires need to be connected. (Some brake cutoffs, pedal sensor, maybe a key lock to see if a wild @alice appears).
This happens to be a folding bike, because that's what was at the front of the bike pile.
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