Promoting cycling -- both conventional and electric-assist -- isn't some 'greenie' issue. It's an economic, money and common sense issue. There's less costly infrastructure to maintain, which means taxes can be lower; and the added benefit is, the citizenry will be healthier, and that helps cut rising medical costs.

Smart cities as London -with a one billion pound investement in coming years for bike tracks- recognize these advantages and respond appropriately, leading their citizens into a future e-Club.