NEWPORT, Ky. (WXIX) – If you’ve gotten been fascinated by shopping for an electrical bicycle or e-bike, however they’re out of your worth vary, a brand new rebate program could also be simply best for you.
The Devou Good Foundation is providing 100, $500 rebates for sure e-bikes.
“It really can replace a car and give you the distance that you need,” mentioned Reser Bicycle Outfitters Owner Jason Reser.
Reser just isn’t solely the proprietor of Reser Bicycle Outfitters in Newport, however he additionally owns an e-bike himself.
Reser rides his bike to work, to run errands, and to select up his child from college.
These bicycles have grown in recognition lately for a number of causes: gasoline costs are larger, new, and used automobiles are dearer, and e-bikes make it simpler to get across the hilly terrain of the Tri-State.
“The big benefits to commuting by e-bike is that you do have some moderate exercise,” says Reser, “It’s not super intense. A large percentage of cancers and heart disease are preventable with just moderate exercise. You don’t have to break a sweat, but an e-bike can get your heart working and make a big difference in your life.”
The battery life on the bikes fluctuates however you may get about 20-60 miles on one cost.
“And that can give access to someone to go to work or to get to a job that’s farther from a bus route or farther from their home,” Reser continues, “And they still get some great exercise on their way there.”
The Devou Good Foundation is now providing an incentive program to anybody in sure components of Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.
The bikes could be bought domestically or on-line however should fall between $1,199 and $2,500.
One grownup per family dwelling in 9 Northern Kentucky communities and 10 Cincinnati zip codes will get a $500 rebate.
If you aren’t certain if one of these bike is for you, you may give one a spin by renting one by way of Red Bikes.
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