I live in REDACTED and its a heavy car based location.

Lately though, I noticed more and more bikes in general. Some e-bikes, some just mechanical, but overall a high usage of bikes. I have mine as well I’d use if it was the right type, and if everything wasn’t far away from me.

It feels like my area is on the breakthrough of a revolution of bikes due to things like cars being expensive, maybe convenience, or some other factor.

I was curious if it’s just me seeing this or it’s becoming a more common thing. I just wish that we had more bike lanes/paths available. The current infrastructure can’t handle the bikes and normal traffic here.

  • Mr_Blott
    9·
    1 year ago

    I live in a very bike friendly area and yes, there’s been a massive spike.

    Ebikes have made it possible for old people and fat people to enjoy cycling as a hobby, and also others who like the outdoors but not exercise. It’s revolutionary

      • Mr_Blott
        2·
        1 year ago

        Now, you say that, but… You can’t cycle a premade ebike because they’re not allowed to supply them with hand throttles as that would make it a motorbike.

        Make one yourself from a kit, however… Hand throttle, no pedalling!

        • saigot@lemmy.ca
          1·
          1 year ago

          The requirements vary by location I imagine.

          In my province the most burdensom requirements are a top speed of 35kph and functional pedals. My ebike has a hand throttle.

  • JimmyChanga@lemmy.world
    2·
    1 year ago

    There was a spike where I am during the covid lockdowns. Whilst that has dropped off significantly, I think I good few who either started or got back into cycling then, are still out on the roads now.