E-Bike Positive: Zaheer Mohammed

Healthcare professional Zaheer Mohammed found his journey into e-bikes inspired by a local initiative set up by his employer. “I was living locally to my workplace (about 30 minutes away) but I was taking the car every day. I saw the Cycling UK-funded initiative advertised and it looked great. My job was split between two sites, and for the days I was working in the local hospital I took advantage of the summer weather and cycled in. It was a no-brainer.“

For Zaheer, the mental and logistical benefits of using an e-bike to commute stood out. 

The best thing about my experience was definitely riding in the open air. I also liked that I was perhaps encouraging others by walking into the office with the helmet on. The mental benefits were amazing.

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Not only did he feel better in himself, but the convenience of avoiding parking was a significant advantage. 

The fact I could leave a little earlier, get myself active, and then not have to worry about a parking space was a huge benefit.

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The experience of riding e-bikes has made Zaheer enthusiastic about continuing with e-biking: “I think we all need to be more mindful of our transport choices in general, so I’d encourage anyone interested in e-bikes to check whether there is a local scheme in their area. More and more places are offering it now, but if there were more local schemes like this, I’d absolutely use an e-bike again.”

“If you can, and there is the option of cycling to work, then everyone should give it a go, even if it’s not an e-bike. Seeing collaborations and partnerships like the one from Cycling UK offering e-bikes across the country is excellent. It’s really just a case of people taking advantage of these opportunities.”

Zaheer’s e-biking experience highlights the many benefits of cycling, from boosting mental well-being to simplifying commutes. His story proves how e-bikes can positively impact people's overall lifestyle and inspire others to try this eco-friendly and healthy option.