Every Ride Is A Good Ride

For us, there’s a ride for every moment.

Some days it’s a slow, steady bike-walk with Finn, our therapy dog, matching his familiar 4.8–5.5 mph pace. Other days it’s my longer solo escape, gliding 10–14 miles through wide desert lanes and mountain views here in southern Arizona.

What started as rehab for my new knee has become our rhythm of big and small rides, quiet and chatty ones—each one making our lives feel lighter, younger, and more full of motion on our Velotric Discover 2.

I backed Velotric’s Indiegogo campaign in 2021 and got my first Discover in April 2022. I rode that bike over 6,000 miles, even winning their “most miles” contest, before gifting it to family.

When I was ready to upgrade, I test rode some pricey mid-motor bikes, but they just didn’t feel right—so I chose the Discover 2 in 2024. The upright position, adjustable stem, and torque sensor felt perfect from day one.

I’ve now put close to 5,000 miles on my D2, bought a spare for guests, and try to ride at least 100 miles a week. With two knee replacements and heart issues, my Velotric keeps me moving—and it’s truly my happy place.

Cancer has touched the lives of many people I love, so when a survivor friend told me about the American Cancer Society’s “Cycle 300 Miles in May” fundraiser, I knew I wanted to turn my daily rehab rides into something bigger. As a former RN and later a biomedical research scientist, I’ve seen firsthand the damage cancer can cause—and how vital research is. After major surgery in 2024, my Velotric Discover 2 became essential to my recovery, letting me match the motor assist to how strong (or not) I felt on any given day.

At 71, 300 miles in a month sounded intimidating, but my D2’s comfort, reliability, and flexible assistance helped me not only hit 300 miles by the end of the third week of May 2025, but keep going toward 400, all while raising funds for ACS. Knowing that every mile could help support cancer research made each ride feel more meaningful—and turned my e-bike into a way to give back, not just get better.

I’m in my 60s and was a total couch potato, watching my health slide until I finally decided it was time to look for an eBike. I tried a lot of them, but the moment I rode the Breeze, I was sold—the light weight, the performance, and the outstanding customer support sealed it. In just one week, I’ve already lost 3 pounds, put about 53 miles on the bike, and I can’t wait for the next ride.

With all the amazing trails and big cycling community in Marin County, CA, I finally feel like I can join in. I ride with my little dog Lola in a front-facing backpack (she loves it too!), and I honestly just wish I’d bought one years ago. I’m obsessed—thank you, Velotric.

I brought my Classic Scarlet Velotric Breeze 1 home on January 16, 2025, and I’ve already hit my goal of 2,000 miles. I’ll be 82 in a month and a half, and I’ve been riding since my 5th birthday—chasing my big brother on a full-size bike I could barely fit. No matter where I’ve lived, from several U.S. states to 18-1/2 years in Germany, there’s always been a bike and a new path to explore.

The Breeze still amazes me: it’s lightweight, responsive, fun to ride, and its features—like switching between torque and cadence on the go, turn signals, cruise control, and even charging my phone—make every outing easier and more enjoyable. I ride paved trails in every direction, stopping at coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, a winery, and of course, ice cream spots. With my added rear light and my beautiful Scarlet Breeze turning heads, there’s never a dull ride—and yes, I absolutely love this bike.

I’ve been riding bikes since I was eight—no training wheels, just a push down a hill, one small crash, and I was hooked. When Velotric launched their Indiegogo campaign in 2021, I jumped in as backer #1 and #13, answering questions and cheering on this “new kid on the block” until I proudly became a full-on Velotric superfan.

Now, as my wife and I head into the “second half” of life, we ride our Discover 1 and 2 eBikes together so she can keep up with my pace. We take them on light trails, around town to see family, run errands, and even ride to the pickleball courts. Our Velotric eBikes are dependable, powerful, fun to cruise on, and with four already in the garage, I’m still eyeing a few more for the collection.