Peter Fraher is Managing Director of Abilities Incorporated, a social enterprise based in Glenfield. He travels every day from Takapuna to work by e-bike. Abilities Group assists businesses and the community to be more sustainable and look after their environment by recycling e-waste, paper, cardboard, plastic and polystyrene. Peter wants to “walk the talk” and the e-bike is the perfect way to show personal commitment to a sustainable future.

What is your favourite make or model of e-bike, and why do you like it?
E-bikes are relatively new to the New Zealand market but growing in popularity very quickly. They are almost the perfect solution, getting exercise while going where you need to go and using whatever amount of effort you decide. I now ride a StromerST1X. It’s my second e-bike and top of the range, chosen because I ride every day and it has all the features including regenerative braking. Alex Munro down at Electrify NZ Browns Bay knows everything about them and rides himself so it’s the perfect place to go and learn about all the different bikes available, get all the instructions necessary, and go for a test ride. You will love it!

What’s your favourite public transport option and how often do you use it?
When one cannot use the e-bike, taking the Northern Express bus is a great way to get to the CDB.

What is your earliest memory of riding an e-bike?
This venture into healthy commuting started in late 2017, so a little short of two years ago. I remember that feeling of instant power and strength, even though I know it wasn’t all me!

If you could travel anywhere on any stretch of road in the world, how would you travel and where?
As a personal objective I want to ride the equivalent of around the world within the next decade and I am also looking forward to one day, maybe five years away, being able to ride my e-bike from home across the Harbour Bridge and cycle up Queen Street.