My name is JP Blake. I co-founded E-Lux Electric Bikes and spent 10 years helping lead the first wave of EBike adoption. We sold thousands of bikes and got thousands of riders on the road. But as EBikes became more popular, I started noticing a problem. Young riders were zipping through traffic with little safety…
As of January 1, 2025, California has updated how throttles can be used on electric bikes. These changes are part of a broader effort to standardize safety expectations across e-bike classes. âś… Here’s What the New Law Says: 👉 For more, see the official legal summary. 🧠Experience From the Saddle As the Co-Founder and…
A 13-year-old boy lost his life after hitting a nearly invisible cable while riding his e-bike in Everett, WA. He was wearing a half-helmet. Skid marks on the ground indicate he attempted to stop before hitting the cable.
World Bicycle Day falls on June 2 of this year. It is an occasion that celebrates the joy and health benefits bicycles can provide. Whether you’re a bicycle enthusiast or you haven’t ridden in years, here are some of the top activities you can do to celebrate World Bicycle Day this year. Discover New Trails…
Huntington Beach Reverses Electric Bike Ban On Boardwalk!! Huntington Beach reverses e-bikes ban on beach trail – O.C. Register Thanks to everyone who helped support the “Stop The Ban” campaign.  Electric bikes will now be allowed on the beach path that lines the sand in Huntington Beach, but more education and enforcement is needed, officials…
It’s time to head to work. So, you hop on your trusty electric bike and set out confidently. Then, you remember that there are other e-bikes, bicycles, pedestrians and motorists all commuting at the same time. How do you make sure that you have a safe and pleasant trip to work? The following bicycling etiquette…
Whether you are riding an electric bike or a traditional bicycle, you likely want to be able to take it wherever and whenever you want. Sometimes that may mean riding in the dark. Obviously, this can be a little dangerous. So, it is a good idea to use some extra caution whenever you are riding…
For a long time, California has been one of the most innovative states in terms of tackling climate issues. A lot of this has been driven by legislation-based incentives for people to buy more environmentally friendly products. However, while the citizens of California have embraced electric bikes, the state government is woefully behind. Is it…
If you’ve recently purchased an electric bike, you probably can’t wait to take it with you on all your travels. But if your plans include traveling to national parks this year, there are some things you should know before you go. On August 30, 2019, the National Park Service implemented a new electric bike policy…