All about e-bikes: Information and test riding session

Sun 12 January 2025
10:30 am 1:00 pm

Parkview Room

340 Camberwell Road
Camberwell VIC 3124

Free
Accessible
01/12/2025 10:30 am 01/12/2025 1:00 pm All about e-bikes: Information and test riding session Electric bikes (e-bikes) are becoming more and more popular because they:are stylish and affordable have great battery life options improve health and wellbeingare a cheap form of sustainable transportenable family and friends of mixed fitness level and cycling abilities to spend time outdoors togetherempower the aging population and people with disability or illness to remain active and mobile.In this session, e-bike expert, Thijs (Tyse) van der Heijden will explain the ins and outs of e-bikes to help you decide whether it's the right option for you and which type best suits your needs. Thijs will cover:What is an e-bike: pedal-assist and throttlesTypes and styles: step-through, compact, cargo, folding, mountain bike and roadE-bike systems: hub drive and centre driveGearing options: internal and externalBattery life and chargingTransporting and taking care of your e-bike.After the presentation, you can try riding an e-bike. Helmets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Please wear appropriate footwear.Accessibility at this spaceaccessible toiletsrampswide pathways. , City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

Event details

Electric bikes (e-bikes) are becoming more and more popular because they:

  • are stylish and affordable 
  • have great battery life options 
  • improve health and wellbeing
  • are a cheap form of sustainable transport
  • enable family and friends of mixed fitness level and cycling abilities to spend time outdoors together
  • empower the aging population and people with disability or illness to remain active and mobile.

In this session, e-bike expert, Thijs (Tyse) van der Heijden will explain the ins and outs of e-bikes to help you decide whether it's the right option for you and which type best suits your needs. 

Thijs will cover:

  • What is an e-bike: pedal-assist and throttles
  • Types and styles: step-through, compact, cargo, folding, mountain bike and road
  • E-bike systems: hub drive and centre drive
  • Gearing options: internal and external
  • Battery life and charging
  • Transporting and taking care of your e-bike.

After the presentation, you can try riding an e-bike. Helmets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Accessibility at this space

  • accessible toilets
  • ramps
  • wide pathways.
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