Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Go Green and Save Money with an Electric Bicycle


Originally Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by Howard Salus in Business, Green Business, Products

By Mark Lechter and Scott Balson

March is Florida Bicycle Month, and as we approach the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, it’s a reminder to all that we must honor our planet 365 days a year.

One way to reduce your carbon footprint is to forego your automobile for short commutes, and use an electric bicycle. The average auto trip in the U.S. is five miles or less, so imagine the savings in gas, as well as time looking for parking. Reduce pollution, and get healthy in the process.

Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, are an eco-friendly alternative for millions around the world, and the reasons for this are simple.

Operating on a lithium ion rechargeable battery, e-bikes emit zero carbon emissions and are virtually noiseless. Just plug it in, and charge it. Choose either totally motorized cycling or a mix of pedal and motor power, known as pedal-assist.

Benefits also extend beyond preserving our environment.

For baby boomers that experience joint pain, the pedal-assist feature eases discomfort on the knees and hips and provides all the benefits of exercise, without the pain.

“Riding an electric bicycle is like walking quickly on a moving walkway in the airport,” says Mark Lechter of The Electric Bicycle Store. “It’s akin to always having the wind at your back.”

And, no parking woes, no license, no registration, no gas, no sweat!

Mark Lechter and Scott Balson operate The Electric Bicycle Store, which carries the largest selection of electric bicycles in the nation. Locations in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale

Miami Beach: 405.508.4040

Fort Lauderdale: 954.565.0562

www.TheElectricBicycleStore.com

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