Ebikes have exploded on the scene, and for good reason.  They are an efficient and environmentally friendly way to get around.  With the sustainability of a bike and the assist of clean electric energy, an ebike might be what you need to get around in the COVID-19 world.    

​An ebike is for you if you want:

1. A Workout
2. Ride with a faster friend
3. Haul a heavy load
4. Vary your ride from day to day
5. Reduce your number of auto trips
6. Conquer commutes and the first and last mile
7. Arrive less sweaty and exhausted
8. Mitigate physical limitations
9. Extend biking into the colder months ​
10. Save money on commuting

The pandemic has changed life as we know it for everyone, from children to seniors, and everyone in between.   With limitations on the size of gatherings and face to face interaction many organizations with a social service mission have had to change the way they operate.  At the September 15 Evanston Bike Club (EBC) meeting three organizations that also happen to be EBC grant recipients provided an update on adjustments they’ve made to their programs in light of COVID-19.

“Best Tour de France ever.”  - George Hincapie, Veteran Tour de France racer

We knew the 2020 version of the Tour de France was going to be different due to the pandemic.  The race started 9 weeks later than originally planned, there were strict limits on interactions between fans, staff, and teams and the race was wide open during the first six or so stages with the winner being predicted from six contenders.   A likely winner rose up, but pundits were blown away by the surprising upset during the next to the last stage of the race.

In the second week of racing the 2020 Tour de France headed west in the Charente-Maritime département  before heading across France to the Alps, visiting the Jura and Massif Central in the process.

The second week of racing saw team tactics change.  Teams start out with hope and as it becomes clear they cannot win the overall race, the strategy changes to trying for stage wins.