eBikes open up that 10+km space, making my 12km commute each way take only 25 minutes (versus 19 to 45 minutes driving depending on time of day). I also get to

eBikes open up that 10+km space, making my 12km commute each way take only 25 minutes (versus 19 to 45 minutes driving depending on time of day). I also get to bike alongside the canal as part of my commute, whereas before it was a mere glimpse through the buildings and trees from the roadside. I would not be biking without my eBike, Seattle's hills are too extreme for people who don't have strong chevrolegs.