Electric Bikes & Retirees – The Top Reasons to Ride as You Age

Retirees and senior citizens can face a number of unique challenges, such as staying fit, retaining mobility, connecting with their grandkids, and more. Fitness fads come and go, old injuries flare up, and families move, presenting unique issues that seem to change every week.

But with any challenge comes a tremendous opportunity, and fortunately that’s exactly the case here. Smart seniors have a solution that lets them stay healthy and mobile, have fun with their friends and family, and most importantly – get in shape! So what’s the best way to stay strong as you enter your golden years? Electric bicycles!

Let’s break down the challenges seniors face one by one, and see how an eBike is the perfect way to stay active no matter what your age.

Staying in Shape

There’s no way of sugar coating this hard truth: as you get older, exercising becomes trickier. Bones creek, old injuries flare up, and certain ailments like high blood pressure can make certain activities dangerous. After all, there’s a reason you don’t see many 50 year olds playing football!

There are two things a senior should look for in an exercise regimen: that it’s aerobic, and that it’s low impact. Aerobic, or cardio, means that the routine gets your heart pumping faster, which increases the calories you burn and muscle you build, while help staving off heart disease. Low impact means that the exercise is easy on your body, as in you’re not hitting your knees against tough pavement or getting pummeled by opposing players.

This means we can rule out activities like weightlifting, as that doesn’t get your heart rate up. Running, basketball, or hockey can also be perilous, as the impact could potentially damage frail bodies. A classic example of a sport that is cardio and low impact would be swimming: it gets your heart way up, and since you’re just gliding through water, there’s almost no impact to injure you.

But, most people don’t have access to pools that often. Do you know what EVERYONE does has access to? Roads, streets and trails! That’s why bicycling is the perfect activity for seniors. It gets your heart rate up, and since your legs and just gliding in perfect circles, there’s very little “impact” to hurt your body. That’s why organizations like the AARP recommend bicycling to their members.

And if bicycling is good, electric biking is even better. For starters, it lets inexperienced riders quickly get comfortable, as they don’t have to worry about going to slow, or getting overly out of breath. It also lets any rider dramatically expand their range, as they can now complement their leg muscles with the smooth boost of electric power, whenever they want. And if you go on a lovely ride and decide you don’t want to pedal on your way back, just let the batteries do all the work for you!

Increased Mobility

If there’s one thing you can say about Americans of any age, it’s that they love their mobility: the freedom to travel, unfettered access to our country’s beautiful cities and natural wonders — it’s all a part of the American dream!

But some seniors find that as they age, getting around can be trickier. Maybe they’re not as comfortable driving their car at all times. Maybe the high cost of gasoline has got you worried about your pocketbook. Maybe you’re environmentally conscious and don’t like the idea of burning fuel to run simple errands around town. Alternatively, maybe you love to travel, and are looking for a mode of transport that will complement your RVing or road trips. Or perhaps you’ve just been eyeing the beautiful riding trails that are more and more popular all across the country.

With an electric bike, all this mobility will be yours again. Riding a bike gets you across distances about 3 to 4 times as fast as walking. And when you add in some electric boost, you could be going up 20 miles per hour. That’s faster than those cars sitting in traffic!

What about range? Well, select EVELOs can go up to 60 miles on one charge. That’s more than enough to tackle most any beautiful trail or ride to the market and back again, with plenty of room to spare. With an electric bike, the only limitation is your imagination!

Family Fun

Have you been looking to reconnect with your family and friends? Or maybe there are community members and events you’d like to better engage with. With an electric bike, you can do any of those things.

There are few things that bring people together quite like riding a bike. The serenity of nature surrounds you, the smell of leaves is complemented by a rush of endorphins as you and your loved ones head down your chosen path. But without a little electrical assistance, some seniors find their grand-kids will race way ahead of them, or get testy waiting for grandma and grandpa to catch up. With an electric bike, you’ll be the one kicking THEIR butts! Joking aside, an eBike will more than let you keep up with the kiddos, and allow you to set the course and choose the adventure as you head down the bike path.

But bike rides aren’t just for families. We’ve seen more than our fair share of friendships rekindled with a shared love of biking. Whether it’s to a beautiful destination or events around town, getting somewhere on bike really brings friends, both old and new, together. No matter where you live, there are sure to be great bike events for you to participate in. And that really is the best part of it; once you’re on your bike you’ll be having fun, being mobile, and staying in shape — all at once!

Guaranteed Good Times

So what are you waiting for? Nowadays there are countless different electric bicycles out there, all ready for riders of different skills and sizes. Plus, some brands, such as EVELO, even offer trial periods that ensure you’ll love your bicycle and are happy with your purchase. The sooner you can get yourself on an eBike, the sooner you can be having fun, losing weight, gaining muscle, and staying fit.

With an electric bicycle – you’ll feel like a kid again! A healthy, happy, and fit kid, to be specific. So, we hope to see you out there on your eBike sometime soon.