Cycling World Magazine July 2017 | Page 19

E-Cyclist Special July 2017| 19 No matter what your opinion on these electrically powered bicycles, there is no getting away from them. The popularity of the e-bike continues to rise, and with it, the number of people who have been encouraged to take to two wheels for leisure purposes. Are e-bikes ‘cheating? Who cares? If they are getting people out of their cars and onto a bicycle, then they can only be a good thing. Here’s to the rise of the e-bike!