A lot of people don't understand that ebikes, or electrically assisted bikes, as I prefer, are for extending ranges and making commute times more consistant. Before my ebike I could only occassionally ride my 24 km commute. The times ranges from 1 1/2 hrs to 2 hours depending on headwinds and other conditions. Now I'm a consistant 1 hour no matter the weather.

Anyone who wants to tell me I'm lazy, I invite you to come on my commute with me, or just the first hill.

My hobby is touring and I find I'm more in shape now for my touring because I've got the consistant 1,000 kms a month under my belt.