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How Many Calories can you Burn on an Electric Bike?

March 15, 2022 by Average Joe Cyclist 4 Comments

Research shows clearly that people who buy electric bikes end up cycling more miles and getting greater health benefits!

Some people seem to think that riding an e-bike is much like surfing a couch. The implication is that riding an electric bike requires expending no energy and burning no calories. Anyone who has tackled tough commutes on an electric bike knows how wrong that is! This post shows the surprising number of calories you can burn on an electric bike. Related Post: 7 of the Best … [Read more...]

How to Use an Ebike to Start Cycling Again after Knee Replacement Surgery

June 1, 2019 by Average Joe Cyclist 2 Comments

How to Use an Ebike to Start Cycling Again after Knee Replacement Surgery

If you are scheduled to have total knee replacement surgery, one of the most common questions cyclists ask is: can I still ride a bike after the surgery? The short answer is yes. In fact, riding a bike is actually a great form of physical therapy following knee replacement surgery. And if you have an ebike, the options are even brighter, because you can control the amount of … [Read more...]

Our Top Posts about How Ebikes Can Improve Health and Fitness

January 1, 2019 by Average Joe Cyclist 1 Comment

Our Top Posts about How Ebikes Can Improve Health and Fitness

Did you know that electric bikes can be used for fitness training? Or that they have been scientifically proven to increase the amount of cycling people do? Or that they have proven health and fitness benefits? Well, it’s all true! Apart from being tons of fun, ebikes can be used to improve health and fitness in many ways. Here are our top posts about how ebikes can improve … [Read more...]

5 Important Health Benefits of Electric Bikes

January 3, 2018 by Average Joe Cyclist 2 Comments

You can keep your ebike running for just a fraction of the price of a car - that should put a smile on anyone's face!

This post describes the health benefits of electric bikes, based on scientific research and on the experiences of electric bike riders. These health benefits include getting significant levels of exercise, improving cardiac health, improving blood sugar levels, strengthening muscles, bones and joints, building confidence, being able to keep cycling as we age, and preventing … [Read more...]

Senior Preaches the Gospel of E-bikes to Other Seniors

October 20, 2017 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

The lady talking to Tom Nardi in the photo is 80 plus and no longer able to drive. But she still loves cycling – she just wants an e-bike to give her a boost!

E-bikes offer both younger and older seniors the opportunity to once again enjoy the health benefits – and the sheer fun – of riding a bike. Denver’s Bob Seible has found so much joy in his e-bike adventure that he now spreads the good news to other seniors. Bob has previously written about how he escaped isolation and enjoyed healthy exercise with an e-bike that he built … [Read more...]

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Average Joe CyclistWelcome to our blog! I’m Joe Goodwill, and I love electric bikes! I have written a book about how to choose the best electric bike. This blog features product reviews, news, and advice. I also have a blog about all aspects of cycling - my Average Joe Cyclist Blog - and my Average Joe's RV Living Blog.

Mrs Average Joe Cyclist - MaggieHi! I'm Maggie Neilson (aka Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist). Together Joe and I have done a lot of cycling, and Joe has passed on his love of electric bikes to me. I love my electric bike, and  I share my passion for electric bikes on this blog.

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