Back to School, Forward on Two Wheels!

Back to School, Forward on Two Wheels!

E-Bike Popularity Is on the Rise

E-bikes are no longer a fringe trend but are rapidly becoming mainstream. A 2025 study by the League of American Bicyclists and UL found that 39% of Bicycle Friendly University campuses report the daily presence of e-bikes. Meanwhile, shared micromobility is booming. In recent years, e-bikes accounted for 46% of station-based bike share trips in the U.S., signaling broad public embrace.

E-Bike Trend in College

College moves fast. Classes, labs, late-night runs, part-time work, weekends out of town. For students, e-bikes check multiple boxes: convenience, affordability, and environmental impact. Research indicates e-bikes help overcome barriers like topography and trip length, making them more appealing than regular bikes or cars. On campuses, e-bikes provide timely trips, reduce reliance on crowded transit, and support growing sustainability efforts.
Riding culture is especially vibrant in Boston, where Fifield comes from. Bluebikes, the city’s bike-share system, reported 4.7 million rides in 2024 across 520 stations, many located near Harvard and MIT campuses.

Fifield in Action: Harvard EV Ride & Drive

At Fifield, we're committed to making e-mobility accessible and sustainable. In July 2025, we co-sponsored the Boston EV Ride & Drive at Harvard University. Riders tested our e-bikes firsthand, learning how they support fast, green, and fun commutes. It was more than a demo—it was part of building a campus culture of clean, easy mobility.

Wrapping Up

From rising adoption and campus demand to policy support and hands-on experience, e-bikes are becoming central to the student experience—especially here in Boston. As the fall term starts, the message is clear: combine efficiency, freedom, and sustainability in one ride.

Source
E-bike prevalence at BFU campuses (39%) — UL & League of American Bicyclists, 2025 UL Standards & Engagement https://ulse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/E-Bikes_on_College__University_Campuses.pdf
E-bike share growth (46% share) — Shared Micromobility Report, NACTO https://betterbikeshare.org/2024/08/07/nactos-2023-shared-micromobility-report-highlights-need-for-partnerships-and-public-investment/#:~:text=Station-based%20trips%20taken%20by%20electric%20bicycle%20%28e-bike%29%20increased,represented%2046%25%20of%20all%20station-based%20bike%20share%20trips. https://nacto.org/wp-content/uploads/Shared-micro-in-2023-snapshot_FINAL_July22-2024.pdf
Bluebikes 2024 data (4.7M rides, 520 stations) — Wiki 维基百科+1
EV Ride & Drive — Recharge Boston EV Ride & Drive | Recharge America
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