5 Things I Learned About E-Biking: A Fun & Active Summer Hobby!

Have you been thinking about finding a new hobby? Or maybe a way to spend more time outside in the summer? I live in Minnesota and am not much of a cold-weather gal! I try to find ways to spend as much time outside in the summer as possible. I’ve always enjoyed biking; however, my bicycle had been hanging on the garage wall unused for quite a while! I had heard of people starting to use e-bikes; however, I really enjoy burning extra calories when doing such activities and I wasn’t sure e-biking would be for me!

My boyfriend and I rented e-bikes to see how we might like them and I instantly fell in love with the concept. We decided to take the plunge and purchased e-bikes two summers ago. Now it has become one of my favorite summer activities! Here are a few things I’ve learned about e-biking since we started this journey.

5 Things I’ve Learned About E-Biking

• There are many e-bike options that allow you the ability to work as much or as little as you’d like! Here is a link to the e-bikes we chose: https://fuell.com/collections/flluid-e-bikes/products/fuell-flluid-ebicycle. We got the 1S option and so far I am loving this e-bike!
• E-bike battery life is very important! E-bikes are very heavy and are much harder to pedal if you run out of battery life on your journey. Definitely something to watch closely!
• It’s really handy to add a bag on the back of your bike to carry whatever extras you may want to bring. You’ll want to find one that fastens securely so it doesn’t shift while you’re riding. Here is the bag I currently have; however, it shifts quite a lot unless I fasten it very securely, so I’d suggest choosing a different one for yourself! https://a.co/d/4ums4Nn
• When charging the batteries, it’s helpful to always ensure they are both fully charged. You never know how long you’ll be out and about once you start cruising on your e-bike!
• E-bikes are quite heavy, so investing in a solid bike carrier, should you choose to purchase one, will be a great idea in the long run! Here is a link to the one we chose and are loving so far! https://hollywoodracks.com/products/sport-rider-fat-tire-electric-bike-hitch-rack?_pos=2&_sid=a0934e19a&_ss=r

I am already researching new trails for us to explore this summer and can’t wait to get the e-bikes out of storage. They are a blast and a great way to spend more time outside and with friends and family!

Here are a few photos of some of our e-bike outings. I’ll keep you posted on our e-bike excursions as we are approaching summer! And if you haven’t tried e-biking, give it a try! It may also be your new favorite summer activity!

If you own an e-bike, please share in the comments below your favorite bikes, bike bags, trails, and anything else you think others might find helpful to get started with e-biking, as well!