My e-bike reviews, practical gear, and riding adventures for women over 40. Start with the e-biking hub for a guided tour of our bikes and favorite stories.
Yes—pedaling an e-bike can be exercise. How much depends on your effort, the assistance you choose, the terrain, and how long you pedal. The motor does not erase your contribution, but miles on a display do not automatically translate into a workout either. I care about this because my own relationship with riding has changed…
You do not need to prove anything on your first e-bike ride. You can start with a quiet practice area, a short route, and permission to turn around whenever you want. The goal is to come home thinking, “I’d like to do that again.” I started with no desire to pedal and relied heavily on…
A ride can start in Pennsylvania and end with lunch in Ohio. Mine did: Ruby and I covered 49 hilly miles on Route 5 from Erie to the White Turkey restaurant. Adventures like that are exactly why I want to understand the rules before heading out. State lines are easy to cross; bicycle rules don’t…
If you’re shopping for your first e-bike, the class numbers can sound like you’re signing up for a course instead of planning a bike ride. Thankfully, the basic idea is pretty simple: they describe how the motor helps and when that help stops. They don’t tell you how experienced a rider you need to be—or…
Apparently, having a favorite e-bike doesn’t prevent you from finding another e-bike you also need in your life. Meet Ruby, my Heybike Hybrid. Yes, we’re already on a first-name basis. 😂 If you’ve read my Heybike Venus review, you know how much I appreciate a bike that feels approachable. Ruby brings something different to our…
If you’ve been curious about getting an e-bike but feel a little overwhelmed, you are definitely not alone. When the idea was first presented to me, I immediately balked. Me? Ride a bicycle? Like, pedaling? Absolutely not. 😂 Yet here I am a few years later, with hundreds of miles under my e-biking belt and…
There’s nothing quite like the joy of a bike ride—the wind in your hair, the fresh air filling your lungs, and the open road ahead. But as a devoted pet owner, you might find yourself wishing your best friend could join in on the adventure. Enter the world of dog bike trailers, a game-changer for those who want to bring their furry companions along for the ride, whether using a traditional bicycle or an E-bike.