golfing- it isn't just for grownups

People often think of e-bikes, or electric bikes, as being exclusively for older people. Indeed, these bikes are wonderful for older adults who may not have the stamina to pedal as far as they used to. But plenty of younger adults buy and enjoy electric bikes, too. Here are some reasons you may want to buy an e-bike, even if you're still quite youthful.

You can travel further away.

Even if you're fit, there is likely a limit as to how far you'll go on an ordinary bike. Maybe it's 10 miles away, or maybe it's 20 miles away. But if you had an e-bike, that range would increase. Since you can stop pedaling and let the bike whisk you along whenever you want, you can travel much further from home and do more exploring. This can open up your world, especially if you don't have a car.

You can still avoid driving on days that you're tired.

If you're someone who cycles to work or school, there may be days when you wake up and just don't have the energy to pedal. Perhaps on those days, you drive instead. If you had an e-bike, though, you could still ride it on days when you were tired. You'd just do less pedaling and let the bike do more work on those days. This helps keep your gas consumption down and is better for the environment. It can also save you money since you won't have to fill your car's gas tank as often. You might even be able to give up your car entirely.

You may get out the door more often.

Are there days when you want to bike, but have trouble motivating yourself to get out the door? You might be more motivated to go for a ride if you had an e-bike. When you have an e-bike, you know you have control over how hard you really work when you're out there. There may be days when you don't plan on pedaling much, but once you get out there, you feel like doing more than you thought you would. This can increase your activity levels overall, which is good for both your mental and physical health. 

While e-bikes are nice for older adults, they're a great buy for younger adults, too. Buying one of these bikes will make it easier to get to work on days you're feeling tired, and it will probably encourage you to exercise more, too.