The corona crisis has contributed to the fact that journeys have been considerably shorter and that taking the bicycle was a better option than the car. Because of the corona virus, cycling is a good and healthy solution to get around, and cycling builds up resistance. At the start of the crisis, car traffic in the city almost came to a standstill. You immediately noticed how pleasant that was. Now that car traffic is growing again, we have to think about solutions for the bicycle.

Cycling is a household name for us Dutch. The bicycle is an essential part of everyday life. An ANWB survey of 2100 people shows that more than a third expect to travel more often with their own means of transport, even after the corona crisis. They find it too busy on public transport. Fears of contamination with a possible new virus also persist in the long term, the poll shows.

long waiting times

The time when you went to the bicycle dealer and rode out by bicycle is long gone. The bicycles cannot be towed, so waiting times for the e-bike can easily reach 6 to 8 months when the bike is out of stock. The NS even expects to transport far fewer passengers due to the economic contraction, the increase in working from home and the growth of alternatives such as the e-bike.

Bicycle dealers are seeing an increase in demand, especially for electric bicycles. The 'regular' bicycle has been able to thrive in recent years due to the arrival of the electric bicycle. An e-bike has many advantages, but also a number of disadvantages. In recent years, more and more electric bicycles have been made that are almost indistinguishable from ordinary bicycles in appearance. Batteries and motor are cleverly concealed in the frame and the display is only visible to the cyclist.

the first bike ride

Of course you want to get on the road with your new e-bike as soon as possible. However, it is wise to charge the battery for a long time before using the bicycle for the first time. Of course it depends on your battery how long it takes before the battery is fully charged. This usually varies between three and ten hours. Fully charging a new battery before draining it ensures that the current flows properly through all cells of the battery. As a result, he immediately makes a good start.

Please note that when purchasing the bicycle, you take into account the purchase of a good one bicycle insurance for theft and damage. With the e-bike, the damage caused by a simple falling over of your bike can easily amount to a few hundred euros. Replacing a display is expensive. Many models are equipped with a module with GPS protection. With this you can find out where your bicycle is in the event of theft. 

If a thief takes your bicycle, the investigation team will immediately take action so that you get your own bicycle back as soon as possible. Very nice. Anyway, the electric bicycle or e-bike can no longer be ignored from the street scene. You see them in all shapes, colors and sizes. Anyone who has an employer that is up to date can do it new cycling plan save the bike together.

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