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Fostering a Love for the E-biking Lifestyle
E-bike Lovers is a community that brings together individuals who have a passion for electric bicycles. We provide a platform for e-bike enthusiasts to connect, share experiences, inspire others to e-bike, and discuss all things related to electric bicycles.
Whether you're a seasoned e-bike rider or just starting out, this community in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area is inclusive and welcoming to all. The goal of E-bike Lovers is to promote the use of e-bikes as a means of sustainable transportation and foster a love for the e-biking lifestyle.
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CELEBRATING OVER 100,000 VIEWS OF OUR CURATED TRAILS
Join our Meetup page for free access to the E-bike Lovers Club Account.
An E-biking Opportunity of a Lifetime: E-bike the C&O Canal Towpath with E-bike Lovers
E-bike Lovers' self-guided e-bike tour is divided in four days of outstanding e-cycling adventures. Each e-biking day has distinctive characteristics and offers unparalleled diversity with historic sites, towns, campsites, overlooks, locks, lock houses, aqueducts, waterfalls, tunnels, and hiking trails.
Four days of cycling provide unlimited e-biking opportunities on gravel cycling paths protected from motorized traffic.
2023 Schedule
Friday, 14 July: Arrival in Cumberland from Washington DC and overnight
Saturday, 15 July: Cumberland to Hancock (Berkely Springs) - 61 miles
Sunday, 16 July: Hancock (Berkely Springs) - Williamsport (Hagerstown) - 32 miles
Monday, 17 July: Williamsport (Hagerstown) - Brunswick - 47 miles
Tuesday, 18 July: Brunswick - Washington DC - 55 miles
Book accommodation soon in Hancock (Berkely Springs), Williamsport (Hagerstown), and especially Brunswick as options are limited.
How You Can Participate
Visit E-bike Lovers' Meetup page to register for the 2023 C&O Canal Towpath E-bike Expedition
E-bike Lovers Goes Cross-Country
We e-biked across America for a fundraiser. The tour started on April 2 and was completed after 4,685+ miles four months later. We have designed a brand-new route that starts in Washington DC and ends in San Francisco.
Dr. Gregory F. Maassen, founder of E-bike Lovers, raised over $178,000 for the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy by e-biking 4,685.8 Miles = 7541.1 KM across the United States.
Dr. Maassen gives an update on the one-person e-bike convoy traveling across America. He has arrived at the finish line in San Francisco, California, after cycling 4,685.8 miles in four months.
2,000+ Miles of E-bike Lovers' Curated Trails
We proudly maintain the largest trail repository for e-bike lovers in partnership with RideWithGPS. We have e-biked them all. We love them, so will you. Click on any route for more information.
You can download the biking trails directly to the RideWithGPS app on your smartphone.
The routes are also suitable for regular "analog" riders.
Just check the elevation profile for each ride, as we love to e-bike in hilly terrains!
E-bike Tours Starting in Washington DC
Move the map with the mouse and click on + and - buttons in the top left hand corner to zoom in and out.
Win a Free $80 E-bike Lovers Custom-Designed Jersey
Thank you all for ordering T-shirts and jerseys. The shop is now closed.
To win a free E-bike Lovers Primal Wear top-quality jersey, you needed to order a jersey through the online shop. The winner of a free jersey was announced in March 2022 during this event.
E-bike Lovers E-bike Shop Survey
Are you happy with your bike shop? What makes you want to come back to the shop?
Is the "Internet-e-bike" you bought serviced by your local e-bike shop? What happens when you service an e-bike, and it gets lost?
E-bike Documentary
A story of the electric bicycle in the United States
Meet the Director
We e-biked 4,685+ miles cross-country along the Lincoln Highway, in search of e-bike stories. Do you live along the trail and have a story to tell? Please let us know.
E-Bike Lovers
We are an inclusive social group of e-bikers in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Everyone is welcome
Who we are
E-bike Lovers is a social group of electric bicycle users
We bike in the metropolitan area of Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We organize free self-guided e-bike rides (Meetup) and social events. We also review books, movies, and e-bike accessories, such as our favorite handlebar mirror everyone talks about.
Please read about our COVID-19 response and Code of Conduct.
why we do it
Together we achieve more
In these difficult times, we can do more together than alone. As COVID-19 impacts all of us, it is essential to be in nature, exercise, and socialize safely.
E-bike Lovers provide the opportunity to meet new people and jump on a bike and explore areas seen from a new perspective. We follow COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.
Meet other People
We are an inclusive, social group, and everyone is welcome, even if you don't have an e-bike.
Explore
We bring you to places in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia you may not have seen before.
Get Exercise
E-biking regularly is a great way to be active and improve your health. Get on an e-bike and join us.
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Nathan Merris
Regional Representative - E-bike Lovers
We deliver miles of smiles.
We organize bike rides and social events
Download our e-bike friendly trail sheets with self-guided directions and jump on your e-bike to explore the DC Metropolitan Area.
Relive your e-biking experiences and highlights, and meet others during our special events announced on our Meetup page.
E-bike Lovers
My next car is an e-bike
We are the only and largest e-biking group in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
We keep track of E-bike regulations and technology
Learn more about the maintenance of your e-bike, safety, e-bike classifications, technology, equipment, and legislation in partnership with E-bike Lovers' partner organizations.
Review: The Brooks B17 Saddle – A Timeless Classic for Unrivaled Comfort, Durability and Style
Review: Reflection Perfection – The Ergotec M99 Ultimate Electric Bicycle Mirror for Crystal Clear Views
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Review: Sena X1S Bluetooth Helmet – Where Sophistication, Comfort and Technology Meet
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Review: Acer’s AI-Driven Electric Bicycle: A Game Changer in Urban Mobility or Gadget?
Acer, a renowned computer manufacturer, has entered the world of electric bicycles,
Electric Blunders: Here Are the Top 12 E-Bike Buying Mistakes You Want to Avoid
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Review: Bontrager Line Comp Pedals – A Great Value for Traction and Comfort
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Discover the Top 70 E-bike Brands in the United States: A Guide to High-Quality and Reliable Options
There are thousands of e-bike models on the market and hundreds of
Review: The Specialized Globe Haul ST – Your Ultimate Electric Bike for Adventure and Utility!
Although E-bike Lovers doesn't have the resources to review a vast number
Pedaling into the Future: The Dutch and Europeans Lead the Way in E-Bike Sales
The rise of e-bikes in the Netherlands and the EU seems unstoppable
Review: The Burley Nomad Bike Trailer – Your Ultimate Companion for E-Bike Touring Adventures
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How to Choose the Perfect Electric Bicycle: Navigating the Decision Points for Buying An E-Bike
E-bikes are a great alternative to traditional bicycles, offering pedal assistance that
A Chain as Durable as a Belt Drive – Meet the Enduo Drive Train System That Cannot Rust
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Unchain Your Ride: Why Belt Drives Are the Future of E-bikes
Belts used in e-biking are typically made of a composite material, such
New Law Requires Certification for Electric Bicycles and Batteries in NYC to Improve Safety Standards
If you're an electric bicycle user in New York City, you may
Revitalizing the C&O Canal: Highwalls Section of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at Milepost 11 Undergoes Renovation
The C&O National Historical Park is working on a project to stabilize
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