March 28, 2021 - On average, people who ride e-bikes tend to ride more often and are getting more exercise claim industry experts and research supports this reports Forbes.

While all bicycles are having their moment, and e-bikes more so than every category, it’s pedal-assist bicycles that are actually pushing people to ride longer, more often, and work harder.

“E-bikes do some pretty interesting and counterintuitive things,” says Ian Kenny, Specialized global marketing leader and former program manager for Tesla TSLA -3.4% told Forbes. “On average, people who ride an e-bike are getting more exercise, they are riding more often and farther. For new riders, e-bikes have this incredible effect of leaving you with a positive impression of your ride right away.”

The impact of Covid has meant that people want to be outside to get exercise, commute, run errands etc. and e-bikes are a fast growing trend that’s being considered by a broader consumer group.

Data from the NPD Group shows that year-to-date, e-bike sales have grown 142 percent, topping $330 million and outpacing the percentage growth of traditional bike sales.