BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 9, 2023
Aroostook County’s rural, hilly terrain may be grueling on a regular bicycle, but the landscape is perfect for e-bikes. The cyclist can switch on the motor to help power the bike, which makes demanding hills and long trips easier. Since they don’t use gasoline, e-bikes fit in with Maine’s climate goals to reduce fossil fuel use. A state law that went into effect on June 8 includes e-bikes in an electric vehicle rebate program for certain people who use them as their primary transportation. But even more than the green factor, the cycles get people of all ages and abilities out riding, exercising and enjoying the outdoors.