GoFuelFree
A field guide to getting there without the gas.E-bikes, scooters & a little more freedom.

BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPHS

Photography

The people and places in these photographs are real. Here are the photographers, original images and licenses. Share-card photo credits are available too.

A curving section of the Butler Trail boardwalk over Lady Bird Lake in Austin.

The Butler Trail boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake, Austin.

Photo by Larry D. Moore. CC BY 4.0.

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Close-up of an electric bicycle battery fitted along the down tube of its frame.

Know which battery and charger belong to your bike before you need a replacement.

Photo by Nenad Stojkovic. CC BY 2.0.

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A cyclist on a paved path beside the sand and palm trees at Venice Beach.

The bike path at Venice Beach, Los Angeles. Photo shows the setting, not current electric-bike access rules.

Photo by tonyfurrer. CC BY 3.0.

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Chicago towers beside the Lakefront Trail and the shore of Lake Michigan.

Chicago's Lakefront Trail, beside Lake Michigan.

Photo by TheWxResearcher. CC0 1.0.

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A blue KASK cycling helmet on a pale gray surface.

A helmet belongs in the budget from the start. Choose one suited to the ride.

Photo by Glory Cycles. CC BY 2.0.

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A removable Bosch PowerPack 400 bicycle battery on a tabletop, beside a pencil for scale.

A removable Bosch PowerPack 400 battery.

Photo by Stefan Bellini. CC0 1.0.

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Rider on a step-through Denago electric bike in a residential street.

A Denago City 2 step-through e-bike on a neighborhood street.

Photo by Denago eBikes / Unsplash. Unsplash License.

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A silver and red Zero SR-X electric motorcycle concept on display at an auto show.

Zero's SR-X electric motorcycle concept at the 2024 Brussels Auto Show.

Photo by Matti Blume. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Two helmeted riders on step-through electric bikes on a city street.

Two riders on Denago cruiser e-bikes. Comfort, carrying space and the route itself matter as much as the spec sheet.

Photo by Denago eBikes / Unsplash. Unsplash License.

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A red bicycle secured in a designated space inside a German S-Bahn train.

A bicycle in an S-Bahn carriage. Check your own transit operator before bringing an electric ride aboard.

Photo by Sciencia58. CC0.

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A folded Brompton bicycle stored in the bottom of a bookcase.

A folding bike tucked into a bookcase. Measure your storage space before choosing a ride.

Photo by Bossphotography. CC0.

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Helmeted rider on a black and red electric scooter on a paved path.

A helmeted rider on a Varla scooter. Check the rules for the paths you plan to use.

Photo by Varla Scooter / Unsplash. Unsplash License.

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A helmeted rider on a pneumatic-tire electric skateboard in a separated bike lane.

An electric skateboard rider in Valencia, Spain, photographed in 2021.

Photo by Pacopac. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Electric unicycle riders wearing full-face helmets and protective gear pause together in San Francisco.

EUC riders take a break during a group ride in San Francisco's Presidio.

Photo by Acnetj. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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A helmeted cyclist carrying flowers rides along a parking-protected bike lane in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

An everyday trip in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Start with a familiar route and time to spare.

Photo by Adam Coppola / PeopleForBikes. CC0.

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Florida's Historic Capitol in front of the modern State Capitol tower in Tallahassee.

The Historic Capitol and State Capitol in Tallahassee.

Photo by Michael Rivera. CC BY-SA 3.0.

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Compact white Hiboy electric bike against a pale wall and blue sky.

A compact Hiboy e-bike. Small wheels and a folding stem save space, but check what actually folds before you buy.

Photo by Hiboy / Unsplash. Unsplash License.

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A green electric mountain bike on a gravel trail above a wide Alpine valley.

An electric mountain bike at Les Saisies in the French Alps.

Photo by N1k0mmons. CC0 1.0.

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Helmeted rider on a dark step-through e-bike beside city buildings

A city ride on a Hiboy EX9.

Photo by Hiboy. Unsplash License.

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The Illinois State Capitol dome rises above a street in Springfield.

Illinois State Capitol, seen from Springfield.

Photo by w_lemay. CC BY-SA 2.0.

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A bright green Brompton folded beside a table in the Bristol and Bath Science Park.

A folded Brompton makes the size advantage obvious. Weight still matters when the journey includes stairs.

Photo by Rwendland. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Hoboken's waterfront buildings reflected in still water at dusk.

Hoboken, New Jersey, from Pier A Park.

Photo by King of Hearts. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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The east facade of the New York State Capitol, with a flower bed in the foreground.

New York State Capitol, Albany.

Photo by Daniel Case. CC BY-SA 3.0.

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A person standing with a commuter scooter beside a paved path.

A TurboAnt scooter illustrates the ride type. The table below compares the NIU KQi Air and Segway MAX G3.

Photo by Asheranderson1202. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Hands seating a bicycle tire on its rim during an inner tube replacement.

A tire repair is much easier at home than halfway to work.

Photo by Fanny Schertzer. CC BY-SA 3.0.

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A food delivery rider passes a New York City storefront on a bicycle at dusk.

A delivery rider in New York City.

Photo by Julia Justo. Public domain.

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A bicycle and pedestrian path through the steel structure of the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City.

Williamsburg Bridge, New York City.

Photo by Andre Carrotflower. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Helmeted Onewheel riders on a city street during a Halloween group ride.

A Halloween group ride, photographed by Maksim Sokolov in 2022.

Photo by Maksim Sokolov (maxergon.com). CC BY-SA 4.0.

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A black Onewheel GT with a fender and rail guards on a wood floor.

The Onewheel GT, shown with an optional fender and rail guards.

Photo by AndrewHenkelman. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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A row of mountain bike tires with different tread patterns hanging in a workshop.

Tread is only one part of the choice. The casing, size and tube or tubeless setup matter too.

Photo by Alextredz. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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A cyclist rides along a wet, tree-lined residential street after rain.

Wet pavement changes the ride long after the rain stops.

Photo by domantasm.. CC BY 2.0.

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Close-up of an electric bicycle handlebar display and headlight.

The display tells part of the story. Hills, speed, load and weather decide how far a charge takes you.

Photo by Nenad Stojkovic. CC BY 2.0.

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A cargo bicycle with an orange front box parked outside a supermarket collection point.

A cargo bike outside a grocery pickup point: the short errands are often the easiest car trips to replace.

Photo by Tim Sheerman-Chase. CC BY 2.0.

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Helmeted rider on a gray e-bike passing a row of city buildings

An everyday city ride, photographed by Yanni Roua.

Photo by Yanni Roua. Unsplash License.

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A helmeted rider in a blue shirt stands on a blue and black electric scooter beside palm trees.

A compact scooter, a helmet and a place to park when you arrive.

Photo by Varla Scooter / Unsplash. Unsplash License.

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Three Onsra electric skateboards on a paved surface

Onsra Velar, Challenger Pro and Black Carve 3 Pro boards.

Photo by E-Skateboards. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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A helmeted camera operator riding an electric unicycle ahead of race walkers.

A camera operator uses an electric unicycle at the 2026 European Athletics Championships.

Photo by Bearas. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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An original Onewheel XR resting on fern fronds

The original Onewheel XR. Current models are compared below.

Photo by Maxer2023. CC0 1.0.

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A protected bicycle lane separated from a Baltimore road by a raised curb.

A separated bike lane on Mount Royal Avenue in Baltimore. The route deserves as much attention as the ride.

Photo by Baltimore Heritage. CC0.

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A fat-tire electric bike with a rear storage box parked on a wooden trail bridge.

An e-bike set up with a rear storage box, photographed on a trail bridge in Ohio.

Photo by Raymond Wambsgans. CC BY 2.0.

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Cyclists pass below the Golden Gate Bridge beside San Francisco Bay.

The bike path below the Golden Gate Bridge.

Photo by Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz). CC BY-SA 4.0.

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The green bike lane on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, beside palm trees and Art Deco buildings.

Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.

Photo by Dough4872. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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