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1. BETTER BRAIN HEALTH
Riding an e-bike – or any bike! – can help elevate your mood; and it doesn’t take a ton of time for that to happen.
A study found that after eight weeks of riding three times a week for 30 minutes each ride, e-bike riders improved their reaction times, executive function (which involves the ability to plan, focus, and juggle multiple projects), and self-reported mental health.
Researchers found these benefits for both normal cyclists and e-bike riders, but said that e-bikers may experience even greater benefits.
“We’ve found that people just enjoy [e-bikes]. They say they’re fun, and that can have positive effects on your overall well-being,” says Jennifer Dill, PhD, a professor of urban studies and planning and director of the Transportation Research and Education Centre at Portland State University, US.
2. IMPROVED JOINT HEALTH
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