One family's e-bike crash story and an ER doctor's frontline perspective on why these injuries are so serious and often preventable.
They're flying down neighborhood streets. They’re taking over school parking lots. And they’re fueling some of the most heated parenting debates online.
E-bikes may look like bicycles, but many can reach motorcycle-like speeds without requiring a license, registration or formal training.
As their popularity has surged, so have the injuries. Between 2024 and 2026, Children's saw a 479% increase in e-bike-related injuries. The consequences can be severe, ranging from lacerations and broken bones to traumatic brain injuries, skull fractures, organ damage and even amputations.
In this episode, a mother recounts the terrifying moments after her son's e-bike collided with a moving car. Then, a Children’s pediatric emergency medicine physician shares what she's seeing on the front lines of a growing trend and what every parent should know before handing over the handlebars.
Whether you're shopping for an e-bike, already have one in your garage or have found yourself deep in a neighborhood social media debate, this episode cuts through the noise with something more valuable: the real stories behind the statistics.
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