Washington State is making strides in promoting sustainable transportation through its new E-Bike Rebate Program. Designed to encourage more residents to choose environmentally friendly ways to commute, the program provides financial incentives for purchasing electric bicycles (e-bikes). This initiative aligns with the state’s broader goals of reducing carbon emissions, decreasing traffic congestion, and improving accessibility for all.

I've lived in the Boise, Idaho area for many years and have been car-free since July 2021. Boise and the greater Treasure Valley have challenges regarding the cycling infrastructure.  The Boise greenbelt and Hill Road are wonderful cycling areas, but other parts of the valley are less than adequate (In my opinion).

As I've shared on my website,  I've been car-free for three years this month! I was flattered when I was recently contacted by a USA Today reporter that was doing a story about American's going car-free. 

With the forecast calling for highs between 105 and 110 this weekend, I took an early morning bike ride to take care of some errands before it got too hot.

My first stop was the Post Office to check my mailbox. While there, I had a lovely conversation with a gentleman cleaning the lobby.

Spring fever has definitely hit me! It's been around 70 for the past 3 days and riding my e-bike has been such a blast! 

I sold my truck in July 2021 and have been car-free since. I used my bicycle for transportation until I injured my foot in June 2023, and I purchased an e-bike in September 2023. I love my e-bike, and it's made my life much easier. Still, I've always been an adventurer, and I've been missing taking drives to other areas away from my home. I've been researching vehicles and have even applied for financing got approved, and ordered a new car.

This article isn’t about the tech specs of the Level 2 e-bike but about the buying experience and initial thoughts about the bike. You can get those tech specs on the Aventon website or numerous YouTube videos if you are looking for them.

If you're a regular cyclist like me, (car-free since July 2021) you know that riding a bike can be a great way to exercise and save money on transportation. But what if you're looking for a way to make cycling more accessible and enjoyable? An e-bike might be the perfect solution.

This morning I rode my bicycle for the first time in two months after I injured my foot when I fell off the back of a truck while helping a friend move.

When my truck needed major repairs in the spring of 2021, I found myself relying on my bicycle to get around. This included, grocery shopping, bank, post office...pretty much everything! The repairs took nearly two months to complete and during this period my passion for cycling was reignited. I say "reignited" because cycling has always been a part of my life, including my bike ride across America in 2017. 
July of 2021, I made the decision to sell my truck and go car-free.