2022
Abstract
Background Electrically assisted bicycles (e-bikes) have become increasingly popular and may facilitate active commuting and recreational cycling.
Objective To evaluate the physical activity levels and usage characteristics of e-bikers and conventional cyclists under real-world conditions.
Methods We conducted a prospective observational study in Germany to examine the effects of e-biking compared with conventional cycling on reaching the World Health Organization (WHO) target for physical activity—at least 150 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per week. Study participants (1250 e-bikers and 629 conventional bike users) were equipped with activity trackers to assess the time, distance and heart rate during cycling over four consecutive weeks. Questionnaires were used to assess any traffic accidents incurred over 12 months.
Results The proportion of participants reaching 150 min of MVPA per week was higher for conventional bike users than for e-bike users (35.0% vs 22.4%, p<0.001). In a multiple regression model, the odds of reaching the physical activity target were lower for e-biking than for conventional biking (OR=0.56; 95% CI 0.43 to 0.72) with age, sex, comorbidities and bike usage patterns as confounding factors. No significant differences were observed between bike groups for traffic accidents, yet when controlled for cycling time and frequency of cycling e-bikers had a higher risk of a traffic accident (OR=1.63; 95% CI 1.02 to 2.58).
Conclusion E-bikes are associated with a lower probability of reaching WHO targets for MVPA due to reduced duration and a reduced cardiovascular effort during riding. However, e-bikes might facilitate active transportation, particularly in older individuals or those with pre-existing conditions.
2016
ESAR Conference Hannover 2016
7th ESAR, “Expert Symposium on Accident Research” Proceedings 2016
ESAR Conference Hannover 2016
7th ESAR, “Expert Symposium on Accident Research” Proceedings 2016
ESAR Conference Hannover 2016
7th ESAR, “Expert Symposium on Accident Research” Proceedings 2016
2015
ESV Conference, Gothenburg, June 2015
2014
ESAR Conference Hannover June 2014
6th ESAR, “Expert Symposium on Accident Research” Proceedings 2014
IMSC International Motorcycle Safetry Conference Orlando USA, November 2014
SAE paper 14B-0025/2014-01-0517, Detroit USA 2014
Auswertungen aus GIDAS
Unfälle von 2005 bis 2013
Vortrag GUVU Ges. Unf.Ursachenforschung Köln, Mai 2014
Accident Analysis and Prevention 65 (2014) 97-104
VKU Verkehrsunfall und Fahrzeugtechnik
52. Jahrgang / ISSN 0724-2050, 02/2014
ESAR Conference Hannover June 2014
International Conference Crashworthiness ICRASH, Malaysia, August 2014
International IFZ Conference Köln, Oktober 2014