I Thought I Was Upgrading My Bike - Turns Out, I Was Upgrading My Life

When I got my Pedego e-bike, I thought I was taking a step forward - finding a way to regain independence, to move freely, to feel the rush of the wind on my face again. What I didn't realize was that it wasn't just a mode of transportation. It was a bridge. A bridge from where I had been - to where I was going.

I've been through hell and back.

Surviving a brutal motorcycle accident, enduring relentless physical therapy, navigating the mental and neurological battles that followed - I know what it means to fight for every step forward. For years, I adapted. I found ways to keep moving, to keep exploring, to keep living.

My e-bike gave me that freedom, and I cherished every mile. But life has a way of pushing us further than we expect.

Recently, I found myself in a place I hadn't been in nearly six years - behind the wheel of a car.

At first, it felt impossible. Driving again wasn't just about muscle memory; it was about overcoming the weight of everything that had come before. The trauma, the hesitation, the doubt. But when I gripped the wheel, something clicked. This wasn't just about transportation. About reclaiming yet another part of myself that I thought had been lost.

And now? Now I realize that I haven't just upgraded my bike, I've upgraded my life.

This journey has made me creative - it forced me to reimagine what freedom, looks like. It's made me adventurous - because every challenge has pushed me to try something new, even when it scared me. It's made me intuitive - because when you've had to rebuild yourself from the ground up, you learn to listen to your instincts. And it's made me humorous - because if you can't find the irony, the absurdity, the joy in the struggle, then you're missing half the story. Like when I confidently reached for the throttle on my steering wheel, only to remember cars don't have throttles. Turns out, honking at yourself in confusion is not a great look.

So here I am, moving forward in more ways than one. I'm not leaving my e-bike behind; I'm just adding more tools to my journey. And after everything I've been through, that's something worth celebrating.