ELBIBI: A REVOLUTION IN COMMUTER CYCLING
Whether for sport or leisure, cycling is one of the most popular outdoor pursuits there is. It’s fun and helps you keep fit. It can also be a practical mode of transport, with many people prepared to commute to work on their bikes if it’s not too far. The team at Elbibi are looking to change the way people look at the bicycle as a mode of transport, and revolutionize our daily commute. The number of people wanting to cycle to work is increasing. In the Netherlands, some 50% of people are prepared to cycle 5 km to work. However, this drops sharply to only 10% when the distance is doubled to 10 km, and only dedicated cyclists will go beyond that. Research shows that many more people would like to cycle to work but find the distance too far, or the weather too changeable, or the terrain too steep. Or they simply don’t want to arrive at work dripping with perspiration as often there are no showering facilities.
Why has nobody invented a bicycle which allows you to cover longer distances more easily? A bike which can travel at up to 45 km/h yet meets cycle path requirements? One you can pedal but has a motor to reduce effort and go faster? And a roof to protect you against the elements? Well, now Elbibi is developing such a bicycle.
