While he was recovering in the hospital, Richard’s doctors impressed on him that it was crucial he become more active and find an activity that would get him moving more regularly. They recommended that he get in a 45-minute session of good cardio at least three days a week. Richard thought that e-bikes would be a fun way to ramp up his cardio activity gradually.
Now, about five years later, e-bikes have become Richard’s primary transportation - and his health is better than ever! Richard estimates that he drove his car about 4,500 miles in the last year, but racked up more than 7,200 miles on his e-bike. He rode 320 out of the last 365 days.
When it came to choosing an e-bike, Richard knew that he wanted a brand he could trust. He says “I drive a German car - I’ve driven lots of German cars - and they have Bosch electrical systems, I have Bosch power tools, so it’s a company that I knew I could rely on.” Ultimately, Richard went with Riese & Muller. “I tend to gravitate toward the very best,” Richard said, “and that’s what I did with my e-bikes.”
He and Nancy have two Riese & Muller bikes, an Homage with a dual battery and fiber belt drive, and a Delite Mountain that Richard has modified for more road riding.