Enter the Pedelec

Of all the reasons people give for not exercising, the lack of time would be number one. But what if you could combine exercise with something you’re going to do anyway?

A long-time reader sent me a link to the Tree Hugger online blog article that talked about a press release that demonstrated the benefits of using pedelecs to commute to and from work (1,2).

What’s a pedelec? It’s an electric-assist bicycle. The rider has to pedal, but the electric motor kicks in when the terrain gets hilly and the rider needs an assist . . .

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