What’s an e-bike and is it right for you? Josh Carp will let you borrow one of his bikes to help you figure it out. Through his Charlottesville E-bike Lending Library, the electric bike enthusiast allows you to snag one of the eight in his collection for up to a week to see if you like it. There’s tons of benefits: E-bikes are sturdier than mechanical bikes, are designed for commuting, and are battery-powered (thus, eco-friendly). But they’re a little pricier than mechanical bikes, so Carp encourages you to try before you buy.
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