The Waiheke eBike experience began at the ferry terminal, where my travel companion and I were picked up by Mark Seavill, owner of the family-run Waiheke Bike Shop. His eBiking business had been going strong prior to March 2020, but the isolation restrictions threw a spanner in the works. Kiwis prefer to holiday on weekends, so without international visitors, local tourism operators like his have gone from seven to two days-a-week businesses. It’s a tough time to be in the tourism industry. That being said, the interest in eBiking is clearly there. When we arrive at the shop there are already some eager cyclists getting ready for a day of exploring the island.