Gone are the days of bike manufacturers peddling their wares to Lycra-clad, middle-aged men. Here to stay are brands offering a wide variety of bikes to people of all fitness levels so as to make cycling a more accessible means of transportation.
Cycling, whether taken up as a sport, hobby or in an effort to reduce carbon emissions during the daily commute, is an activity that just keeps growing in popularity. In 2020 alone, there was a noticeable increase in bike sales around the world, which has been fondly dubbed the ‘bike boom’. During this time, suppliers valiantly endeavoured to meet the sudden rush on bikes – with the sales of battery bikes having more than doubled – while some cities even went so far as to upgrade how traffic flowed in their streets to make way for this influx of riders.
With the travel and social restrictions imposed by the onset of Covid-19, 2020 saw many of us taking to two wheels to not only avoid using public transportation, but as a means of exercise. Some countries even recognised those who took the time to renovate their own bike or purchased a new one in an effort to encourage engine-less transport. This resulted in many bike shops remaining open around the globe throughout the pandemic, thus elevating them to a status similar to those selling groceries since they were deemed such a valuable and necessary amenity.
Here at Battery Bikes, we’re big advocates of making transport easy, fun and accessible. Browse our resources to discover the world of battery-powered bikes, which will help you to find the best one for you.
Safe travels!