Mummies on tour

Katy and I have been friends for twelve years. We have known each other since childhood. After Katy and I became mothers, we moved with our husbands from London to the south of England to raise our kids on the wonderful Dorset coast. For our everyday mobility, we have always used minivans, simply because we believed at that point that cars were the most practical means of transportation for our five children. Certainly more time in fresh air, getting around more with a bicycle – that would be great. But so far it seemed absolutely unrealistic, since Ivy, Tilda and Ozzy couldn’t ride bicycles themselves yet.
Then we got this request from Bosch: “Would you like to test eBikes for a week and do a self-experiment of sorts?” We quickly made up our minds: Yes. We would. And we looked forward to it. Would eBikes meet our requirements? Would they do for getting to work or taking the kids to school? Can you use them for shopping and running errands? How will Pedelecs fit into our leisure? Can we use the bikes to do family trips to the beach or to the park? We tested the eBikes in our everyday life: seven days of cycling together with our kids.
Anna's and Katy's bottom line
Our bottom line after this week: We did quite a few things and we were really active. Running errands became an experience. If you are looking for a panacea, eBikes are not it. If, on the other hand, you want to make things easier, they fit the ticket. No congestion, no nagging, no time spent looking for parking! eBikes are offered for parents who wish to travel a lot and they enable kids to discover the world at large. Katy, the children and I have made our decision: eBikes are forever!