What we’re about
Become a member of the FREE RideWithGPS E-bike Lovers Club. https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/, support E-bike Lovers, and enjoy the largest and most exclusive repository of curated trails designed for e-bikers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Ebike Lovers on BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57279844
Our growing repository of free curated e-bike routes: https://ebikelovers.com/e-bike-lovers-curated-trails/
Want to be an e-bike star? Check out the upcoming documentary: https://ebikedocumentary.com
We're Growing! Become a trip coordinator
Many E-bike Lovers would like us to organize weekly e-biking events. It is a great idea, but we need your help.
Please email gregory_maassen@ebikelovers.com if you are willing to coordinate bike rides. It is easy with our turn-by-turn directions and GPS files. Yes, you can do it.
About
Get on your electric bicycle - E-bike and join others in exploring the DC metropolitan area. We use our electric bicycles between 15-25 miles (sometimes longer) in DC, Virginia, and Maryland. We normally start from Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park, Fletcher's Cove, Haines Point, or another park in the District. We also e-bike outside the District within an hour's drive from DC on longer trails.
Facebook
Join us on Facebook for the latest E-bike news in the region: https://m.facebook.com/EBikeLoversDC
Easy going
This is an easy-going group and we are not training for the Olympics. We use our electric bicycles to bike around 12 mph and enjoy navigating the hillsides with our modern marvels of transport technology. The group is a great way to share your experience with an electric bicycle - E-bike.
Everyone is welcome, including riders on non-assisted bikes.
Plan 2-3 hours for each trip. You can stop at any time and return home. There is no requirement to finish the trip. We organize the trips to have fun, to be outdoors, to get exercise, and meet other wonderful people.
Normally, we will wait at some points of interest to give slower riders an opportunity to catch up. On nice weather days, we plan for lunch halfway through the trip. This is another great opportunity for riders to catch up with the group.
A great opportunity to learn more about E-bikes
Learn more about electric bicycles - E-bikes from those who actually use them daily or weekly. What is their experience? What to avoid when you are in the market for an(other) electric bicycle - E-bike? How to manage batteries? How to integrate your electric bicycle - E-bike with navigation systems? How to secure your electric bicycle - E-bike with locks and register it online? These are just some of the questions you may ask other members while we peddle with electric bicycles - E-bikes.
I have no Electric Bicycle - E-bike. Am I welcome to join this group?
Absolutely. Everyone is welcome, even if you do not ride an electric Bicycle - E-bike.
Weather and cancellation
There is never a bad biking day, there are only bad biking clothes. We plan to bike year-round, also in the winter (but within reason). With the right clothing and protective gear, this can be a great experience.
What you need to know
We always follow traffic rules and stop for stop signs. Safety and fun first.
We will use biking lanes (class I permissible) as much as possible, but will frequently ride on roads with other traffic. You need to feel comfortable doing this.
You join us at your own risk and you are responsible for your own safety.
You cannot sell merchandise or engage in any commercial activity during events and through our online platforms, including MeetUp and Facebook unless this is authorized by EBL. You cannot contact other members to solicit merchandise of any kind using our systems.
See https://ebikelovers.com/code-of-conduct-ebike-lovers/
Future developments
We may organize lectures on electric bicycles - E-bikes with specialists, test rides, and organize day-long biking (out of town) trips once COVID 19 is under control. This will also depend on the size of this group.
Photos
If you post photos on our Meetup page, you give us permission to use them in any EBL-related publications.
Website
www.ebikelovers.com
Costs
Participation is free. If we organize extracurricular activities, we will inform you of any costs involved.
Become a member of the RideWithGPS E-bike Lovers Club. More information about club benefits and using our curated GPS files is available here: https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
Questions?
Contact Gregory through the Meetup email system or leave a comment on this page and we will respond quickly.
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
GREAT NEWS: Gregory, founder of E-bike Lovers, has been invited to ride 100 miles for cancer research: https://ride.bellringer.org/rider/gregorymaassen3329
Supporting Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
"I am excited to share an engaging and fun opportunity to raise funds for a cause close to our hearts. Cancer affects us all, and more research is essential to combating this disease."
That's why we're rallying behind Gregory and his ambitious goal of raising $1,500 for cancer research through a thrilling 100-mile bike ride! The good news: Gregory will bike them all in one day, and he has done it before, so you don't have to!
The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42939020https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42939020
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#### Gregory's story
I'm Gregory, part Dutch, part American, and 100% electrifying (thanks to my trusty e-bike)! I've zoomed solo from Washington, DC to San Francisco, crossing a whopping 4,600+ miles last year.
And why, you ask? For charity, of course!
But why stop there? On October 21, 2023, I'm pushing my pedals to the limit and e-biking an intense 100 miles in just ONE day – all for cancer research. 🚀
Got a couple of dollars to spare? I'm aiming to raise $1,500 for the stellar folks at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Let's amp up the fight against cancer together!
Hop on board and make this journey legendary! Thanks for riding along with my story. 🌟🚲
Cheers,
Gregory, your favorite E-bike enthusiast!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- E-bicycling from Bladensburg to Lake Artemesia and BeyondBladensburg Waterfront Park, Bladensburg, MD
This is an easy ride on relatively flat terrain and should be appropriate for all bikers and all bikes. The route is 24 miles and about 800 feet elevation gain. It should be a beautiful day.
WHERE AND WHEN WE MEET:
Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, MD 20710. We meet at 10:00 and ride at 10:15amROUTE:
MD-Trail 1 - can be downloaded from Ride with GPS here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38382930We'll take the Anacostia River Trail north to the Northeast Branch Trail through Riverdale Park, around the College Park Airport to Lake Artemesia.
E-bikes are not permitted on the Lake Artemesia Loop but it's a short walk to a rest area to convene for a break. The Paint Branch Trail takes you through the University of Maryland campus, alongside USDA research fields to Cherry Hill Rd., where we can stop and reverse the route back to Bladensburg.
Mileage round trip is 24 +/- but there's more trail at either end of the ride for those who want to put in more miles.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are available at the beginning, the middle, and the end of the event.WHAT TO BRING:
Our bikes will always be in our sight. No additional locks are required to keep your bike safe on this trip.Bring snacks and a light lunch if you want to eat on the journey. Don't forget to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.
OTHER INFORMATION:
FYI: membership of the Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club is now free as www.ebikelovers.com is generating sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
You will have access to over 2,000 miles of curated e-bike routes. With free membership, we hope everyone will download trails before we e-bike.This is the link to the EBL Ride With GPS page: https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/6746-e-bike-lovers
For the E-bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-bike lovers, spread the word and let's have fun.
Please only RSVP if you are coming, so we know how many E-bike Lovers will participate. We enjoy a nearly 100% RSVP success rate. Thank you so much for your help!
As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
