In addition to being eco-friendly, e-bikes are a fantastic option for older adults seeking enhanced mobility. E-bikes provide a gentle, assisted pedaling experience, allowing riders to cover greater distances with less effort. Whether it's running errands, visiting friends, or enjoying leisurely rides through the park, e-bikes help to maintain independence and freedom of movement for older adults. Understanding the many benefits of e-bikes, 4CORE set out to increase accessibility to older adults in the Cortez area.

About four miles north of Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, down a winding dirt road lies what was once the mining town named Gothic. The idea of making it easier for residents to get to their field sites prompted RMBL's Admin Manager Katie Harper to investigate electric bikes.