WBTV Charlotte NC eBike & Store Opening Interview
WBTV was ‘On Our Side’ today. We were interviewed about Electric Bicycles and our new store opening on September 1, 2020.
The host of WBTV’s QC Morning show, Jonathan Stacey, stopped by our new store location at the Rail Yard in the South End of Charlotte NC to ask us more about eBikes and our opening date.
He and the producer, Brian Stephenson, setup with their camera and audio gear to cover the event. We got all miked up and were happy to share our story at eBike Central.
We were also excited to have one of our awesome customers on hand to give a perspective of being an eBike owner and rider. Andrew was covered in one of our blog posts found here. He has lived in Charlotte for over 20 years with his family. He was on hand to add a customer and owner perspective for the segment.
Jonathan and eBike Central owner, Joe Michel, covered the topics of:
- What is an eBike and how does it work?
- Why we were establishing a new store in Charlotte?
- How will eBikes help people in the Charlotte area?
- How eBikes have helped people with physical disabilities get back on a bicycle?
Joe was able to go over a few eBikes in more detail including a GoCycle GX folding eBike, a Riese & Muller Culture GT full suspension urban eBike and a Yamaha Urban Rush drop bar road eBike.
Jonathan was also able to go for a test ride on the Riese & Muller Culture. Brian got to take a test ride too. Neither had ever been on an eBike and were smiling after their first ride. They were both very impressed with the natural feeling the Bosch eBike system felt in helping them during their ride. They were able to play with the Four Levels of assist which helps a little bit or a lot depending on the level chosen; Eco, Tour, Sport and Turbo modes.
Thanks to Jonathan and Brian for interviewing us! We are very passionate about the transformative effects an eBike has on our customers. We look forward to sharing our passion and products with the Queen City of Charlotte NC, and beyond!
Look for this segment on WBTV QC Morning show during the week of August 24th, 2020. It will also be on their website later that week.
Here are some photos from the event:
Brian and Jonathan of WBTV Charlotte NC setting up for the interview segment.
Jonathan mikes up Andrew, one of eBike Central’s Charlotte customers for an interview.
Our customer shares some stories with Jonathan prior to the interview. Andrew owns a BULLS Cross Lite E electric pedal assist eBike powered by a Bosch Performance Line CX motor.
Jonathan covering some basics with Andrew.
Jonathan covering some basics with Andrew.
Brian and Jonathan preparing to interview our Charlotte customer, Andrew, about his eBike experience.
Jonathan is interviewing our customer Andrew about his eBike Experience and eBiking in Charlotte.
Jonathan is interviewing our customer Andrew about his eBike Experience and eBiking in Charlotte.
Jonathan is interviewing our customer Andrew about his eBike Experience and eBiking in Charlotte.
WBTV of Charlotte NC interviews eBike Central about Electric Pedal Assist Bicycles in front of the new store location at the Rail Yard in the South End.
Jonathan is interviewing our customer Andrew about his eBike Experience and eBiking in Charlotte.
Andrew, an eBike Central customer, prepares to demonstrate an eBike for WBTV of Charlotte NC.
eBike Central owner, Joe Michel, is interviewed about eBikes and the new store location in Charlotte NC.
eBike Central staff assists Jonathan with his helmet prior to his first test ride on an Electric Pedal Assist Bicycle.
Jonathan prepares to go on his first test ride of an eBike. He is riding a Riese & Muller Culture GT model. Brian prepares to capture the event.
Brian places a camera on a Riese & Muller Culture GT model to capture Jonathan’s experience while riding an eBike for the first time.
Brian, producer at WBTV, captures Jonathan during his first ride on an eBike.
Brian, producer at WBTV, captures Jonathan during his first ride on an eBike.
Look for this segment on WBTV QC Morning show during the week of August 24th, 2020. It will also be on their website later that week.