Electric bikes can be fast and dangerous. Here's how to stay safe
https://www.clickorlando.com/health/2026/03/29/electric-bikes-can-be-fast-and-dangerous-heres-how-to-stay-safe/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The 14-year-old was riding an electric bicycle at an estimated 25 mph when he slammed into Janet Stotko during her evening walk, …
#ebikes #safety

Gestern war mal wieder die #Earthhour.
Der #WWF ruft damit zum #Klimaschutz & #Umweltschutz auf.

T2's Gedanken:
Das Licht einschalten bei der #Autodominanz am Tage ist keine gute Idee und hätte Einsparpotential. ( #ichbinsoalt das T2 das dem Motorrad vorbehält, da schmal & schnell, aber darum geht es hier nicht.)

Taglicht<=>Fahrradunterstützung
45 Mill. #Stehblech sind täglich statistisch ca. 1h unterwegs. Zur Vereinfachung die Hälfte an Tage und 80% fahren mit Licht. Beleuchtungsleistung mit 75W angenommen macht:
45M0,50,8*75 = 1350MWh/Tag

Das T500 fährt mit 500Wh ca. 50km, T625 mit 625Wh ca. 120km, mittlerer elektrischer Energiebedarf für T2 seine #Fahrräder:
(500+625)Wh/(50+120)km = 6,62Wh/km.
Bei einer jährlichen Strecke von 5000km kann T2 6163 Jahre seine #eBike|s mit dem was #brumbrum an einem Tag für das Licht benötigt fahren.

#mdRzA ohne Unterstützung:
1350MWh entsprechen 4860GJ. Für das #Fahrradfahren braucht der Körper 2100kJ/h.
4860GJ/2100kJ = 2314 #Radfahrer können mit dem was die #Autogewalt da verballert sich ca. 16km (Radfahrerdurchschnittsgeschwindigkeit) fortbewegen!

Der Wirkungsgrad von #Fossil nach Lichtmaschine ist dabei noch nicht berücksichtigt und macht die Zahlen noch gigantischer!

Jeder Tropfen höhlt den Stein, also habt auch bei dieser jährlichen Earth Hour zusätzlich gerne mitgemacht!
#Energieeffizienz #Energiekrise

T2 geht nun etwas joggen um sich andere Zahlen durch den Kopf gehen zu lassen 😉

This opinion piece does a good job differentiating e-bikes from e-moto, and the relative risks/dangers thereof:
https://www.startribune.com/ebike-motorcycle-pedestrian-crashes-injuries/601597693?utm_source=gift

And: news article about Minnesota legislators’ efforts to rein in e-motos:
https://www.startribune.com/electric-motor-bikes-are-viewed-as-an-emerging-safety-issue-new-state-legislation-aims-to-rein-them-in/601596793?utm_source=gift

#BikeTooter #eBikes #eMoto

#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

Op-Ed: Don’t Let Fear Flatten Progress on E-Bikes - Streetsblog San Francisco

Advocates react to E-bike legislation

The problem with e-bikes and mopeds is that their "top speed" is determined by...the rider's weight.

My spouse's old moped was rated for a certain speed - based on bearing a rider weighing nearly twice as much as she did. It could go twice as fast with her on it.

I think modern ones can almost reach freeway speeds - with an unlicensed rider operating it.

Bay Area teens are facing more e-bike injuries

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/e-bike-crash-injury-21331489.php

#ebikes #injuries

Client Challenge

I'm going to guess that a lot of people are buying #ebikes too. And that that might be as important as the electric cars. #electriftyeverything

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vo5bibvyjlwkivbvpv3tf6sj/post/3mhy2oxdugc2a

A flavour of what to expect at the Lee Valley Velopark on April 19th, where you can test ride #ebikes all day.

Do you know somebody starting their cycling journey this year, or any parents wanting to try cargo bikes? Send them our way in the comments for discounted tickets.

https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/test-ride-these-electric-bikes-on-london-iconic-lee-valley-velodrome-circuit

#london #leevalley #cycling #electricbikes #transport

A study from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows that e‑bike accidents rarely spare older men and often result in serious injuries. Nearly all patien... https://news.osna.fm/?p=39658 | #news #ebikes #especially #helmets #injuries
Study Reveals 77‑Year‑Old Men on E‑Bikes Are Especially Vulnerable to Severe Injuries - Helmets Could Save Lives - Osna.FM

Study shows older men are especially at risk in e‑bike accidents, with higher likelihood of severe injuries. Learn key findings and safety tips.

Osna.FM

I’m glad the Wisconsin Bike Fed is getting in front of the ebike issue.

https://wisconsinbikefed.org/e-bike-resources/

#bikeTooter #eBikes #Wisconsin

E-bike Resources - Wisconsin Bike Fed

Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are transforming how people move, offering accessible, low-emission transportation and recreation.

Wisconsin Bike Fed
Honda Motor's costly misfire on electric cars has dramatically increased the stakes for the company to avoid making the same mistakes with motorcycles. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/26/companies/honda-bike-business-under-pressure/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #honda #motorbikes #ebikes #cars #carmakers
Bikes keep Honda afloat, yet even that business is under pressure

The company's costly misfire on electric cars has dramatically increased the stakes for it to avoid making the same mistakes with motorcycles.

The Japan Times