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Talk of Iowa

Talk of Iowa

Love them or hate them, e-bike popularity is growing

Talk of Iowa · Jun 2, 2026 · 47:53

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E-bikes have made cycling more accessible and expanded the ability to replace car trips with a bike ride. However, electric motors have complicated bike trails and have people worried about safety. Today, we go on an e-commute with IPR's Meghan Polk and her young kids. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition's Matt Burkey shares why he has embraced e-bikes and how most problems on the trail are due to e-motos. Ankeny Police Sgt. Trevor McGraw shares how they are trying to improve trail safety. Lake Shore Cyclery & Fitness owner Riley Godfredson joins to talk about booming e-bike sales and how to choose the right bike. Finally, Iowa Waste Reduction Center director Joe Bolick talks about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, how to safely dispose of them and reduce e-waste.

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