Roanoke, Virginia is a great place to ride an electric bike!

Our shop is located right along the super popular Roanoke River Greenway. The Greenway is the most popular place to ride electric bikes, but it's also one of the few flat bike paths in the immediate area! E-bikes are ideal for recreational riders who prefer some extra assistance on steeper terrain. The Star of Roanoke is an iconic feature that rewards visitors with a great view, but getting there on a traditional bicycle -- via Fishburn Parkway or the Mill Mountain Greenway -- requires a significant effort. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a popular cycling route, but even its relatively flat sections feature numerous climbs. Tackling the challenging hills is much easier on an e-bike.

In addition, electric bikes allow some riders to expand the distance they can travel and the bike routes they feel comfortable riding. There are hundreds of miles of rail trails in the Roanoke Valley, New River Valley, and broader Southwest Virginia region. This includes favorites such as the New River Trail, Jackson River Scenic Trail, Huckleberry Trail, Virginia Creeper Trail, Greenbrier Trail (across the border into West Virginia). And there's more to come, such as the Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail that is set for construction. For some users, riding the full lengths of these trails may require electric motor assistance. 

Beyond the recreational applications for e-bikes, many people around the world are recognizing the benefits of electric bikes as transportation solutions. An e-bike may not represent a complete car replacement for all users, but it can certainly limit the number of miles you need to operate your motor vehicle. Unlike a car or truck, e-bikes are easy to park, don't require gasoline and trips to the filling station, don't require any license or insurance, can be ridden on shared use paths as well as streets, cost much less to own and maintain, and allow the rider to move freely in the open air(though admittedly at times this can be a disadvantage!).

Especially in a town with hills, an electric bike is a great option to replace or supplement a motor vehicle. Cargo style e-bikes can be adapted to your particular purposes. They can be great work vehicles for small businesses. They can be set up to tow trailers or carry cargo for grocery shopping and running errands. And they are excellent for transporting children to school, work, or daycare. 

Needless to say, there are many different applications and many different considerations for a rider considering an electric bike purchase. We would love to help you find the best possible solution for your needs. Our shop sells electric bikes that we believe offer the best value and optimal solutions for many riders in the Roanoke area. But we are proud to assemble, repair, and buy and sell all types of electric bikes, regardless whether purchased at our shop or through a direct to consumer brand. As your local electric bike shop, we'll always provide the same level of service no matter where the bike came from and no matter how you use it.