@sflorg Strange how we're on the same page but such different solutions.

Pedal assist #eBikes and motorbikes have a deal-breaker difference: you get pretty-much choose-your-own-pace #aerobicExercise on the #pedelec . That sorts all manner of ills I experience when I've not ridden lately -- inc low blood pressure and sugar.

I'm starting to see more and more #eScooter riders around, and they don't look so vibrant either - just standing or sitting there, cold, impatient, clad-up to the hilt like petrol bike riders but inevitably going slower because it's just a small motor and battery moving them.

If you can get an opportunity to play on a good off-road pedelec bike actually off-road for a few days, I'd seriously recommend it. The chances of suddenly losing consciousness are far less than at a steering wheel, and certainly less dangerous to you and others. The golden rule for me is never go faster than you can stop safely if __anything__ comes up unexpected. And I can still get back-road journey times not far short of car drivers.