When I’m going for a run or to the gym I plan ahead, get enough sleep, eat a good meal well beforehand, change into suitable clothes and footwear, and shower afterwards. I don’t appreciate dealing with all of that in the moment I realize I need something else from the grocery store. Ebike is a godsend as it means I don’t just automatically drive. When I’m riding just to ride, then I’ll take out the traditional bike.

If you’re in a rush in the morning to get to work, arriving sweating after cycling intensively isn’t a nice experience especially if you don’t have a shower or changing facilities at work. Maintaining a higher speed while reducing or eliminating sweating, while taking cars off the road is a huge plus of ebikes. Maybe it’s a positive social change that will come out of Covid.

> if time is your most precious asset, coupling them makes the best value you can get

I regard time spend during my bike commute through the forests as very valuable. Sometimes I even slow down a bit to cherish the moment.