Articles from July 2026

UI study: E-bike users are hurt more seriously in crashes than conventional cyclists

By Matt Kelley published in Radio Iowa. Study author Amir Ghanbari concluded many e-bike crashes are single-vehicle events, but when crashes do happen, e-bike riders tend to be more seriously hurt.
Man with helmet on riding electric bicycle

New study suggests e-bike riders have fewer crashes, more serious injuries than traditional bicyclists

As e-bikes become an increasingly common sight on roads and trails, questions about their safety are accelerating just as quickly. A new review co-authored by a University of Iowa researcher finds that the answer is far from straightforward.