The ebike commute challenge: could I do daycare drop-off and get to work faster than driving?

Carly Earl trials a family-friendly electric bike to see if she can reduce morning travel times - and be fitter, happier and more productiveGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI'm not sure why I chose the middle of winter to set myself a seemingly impossible challenge: ditching the car to cycle from my home in Sydney's inner west to the office 8km away, while dropping two young children at daycare en route.But as I strutted through the office doors after arriving at work on time, my feat felt so incredible, I half expected my colleagues to break into applause.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...