{"id":2260,"date":"2025-12-11T23:54:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T23:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gazelle-blog.pondigital.solutions\/en-us\/?p=2260"},"modified":"2025-12-12T22:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T22:34:35","slug":"rider-story-laura-l-trades-in-car-keys-for-joy-rides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gazelle-blog.pondigital.solutions\/en-us\/rider-story-laura-l-trades-in-car-keys-for-joy-rides","title":{"rendered":"Rider Story: Laura L. Trades in Car Keys for Joy Rides"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Where are you located? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Outside of Seattle, Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Gazelle Model do you have?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I ride the Gazelle Ultimate C380+. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long have you had your Gazelle?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I’ve enjoyed my Ultimate for 6 months now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How has owning a Gazelle changed the way you live?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having lived in Europe for 6 years I became very accustomed to running errands by foot or by bike. When I moved back to Seattle and bought a house in the \u2018burbs I felt stifled and frustrated by the fact I suddenly needed to drive everywhere! <\/p>\n\n\n

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Now I don\u2019t need to get in my car unless I\u2019m driving longer distances! Fortunately my partner and I live within 10 miles of the fringes of Seattle proper and can take our bikes out for a spin on the gorgeous Burke Gilman trail to catch a football game, pop into a brewery or do some shopping. we are much happier being outside and moving self-powered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long have you been riding and is this your first ebike? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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I’ve been riding a bike my whole life, but this is my first ebike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever met up to ride with other Gazelle owners?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My partner and I love riding together and it\u2019s a great bonding moment between us – having fun in nature and often rushing to a fun destination!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your thoughts about the role of cycling and ebikes in a more sustainable future?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m all for people getting cars off the roads. Also, as humans, it\u2019s beneficial for us to breathe real air and spend as much time outside as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What has been your greatest or most memorable adventure with your Gazelle?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We rode our e bikes to the UW Huskies vs USC game and watched the Huskies win! We stopped for sandwiches and at a few breweries along the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to learn more about Laura L’s stories? Check out her blog about the Burke-Gilman trail<\/a>, or read about her bike adventure in the San Juan Islands<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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