I've had an electric bike for about 18 months (I'm 70) and I love it - it was like suddenly growing an extra set of muscles. It's just over 2 miles into town, but the return trip is a slow uphill drag; I sadistically enjoy sticking it into 'turbo' and blasting past surprised youths as they stand and sway on their pedals.
Of course, if it's exercise that you want and you aren't in a hurry, you can switch to a lower level of assistance or turn the motor off altogether.
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