They say politics make for strange bedfellows, but with the surge in popularity of eBikes the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has teamed up with their counterparts on the bicycle side — People For Bikes. Both entities believe there is a critical need for education programming to help keep new and inexperienced riders safe. To address this growing demand, MSF and PeopleForBikes collaborated to launch the eBike eCourse.
“The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has been a leader in two-wheel safety education for more than 50 years,” explains Christy LaCurelle, President and CEO of the MSF. “Collaborating with PeopleForBikes allows us to extend our expertise to the growing eBike community. While designed with younger riders in mind, the course offers valuable information for people of all ages, and we encourage parents and guardians to take it alongside their children.”
The comprehensive course, accessible at eBikeCourse.com, equips riders with the knowledge and skills necessary to ride eBikes with a safety mindset. It covers essential topics including:
• Rules of the road and general rider etiquette
• Interacting safely with vehicular traffic and pedestrians.
• Strategies to avoid crashes
• Developing skills and confidence to ride an eBike
• Battery charging, maintenance, and secure parking and storage
“Our policy team actively monitors proposed legislation affecting bicycles and eBikes in all 50 states. Communities nationwide are looking for ways to increase safety while simultaneously encouraging active transportation and e-mobility,” adds Jenn Dice, PeopleForBikes’ President and CEO. “We believe a safety education course for new and inexperienced eBike riders plays a powerful role in the solution to increasing safety for both riders and everyone else on the road.”
The interactive course utilizes videos and quizzes to keep participants engaged and reinforces key safety concepts. It also provides guidance on setting up a practice area for new riders to hone essential skills before taking on the road. Upon completion, riders receive a certificate that can be validated by schools, law enforcement, homeowners’ associations, and other organizations for eBike use on campuses or private property.
Learn more and sign up for the eBike eCourse at:
