How eBikes Are Helping Veterans Stay Active Without the Strain

Life after service doesn’t mean slowing down—it means adapting to new challenges with the same grit and discipline that defined your time in uniform. For those hiking into deep woods, glassing ridgelines, or just clearing their minds by being off-grid, mobility is freedom. And for veterans who want to stay active outdoors without putting extra strain on the body, electric bikes are quickly becoming the tool of choice.

At Birch, we’ve heard from dozens of former service members who use the Birch Grolar to scout terrain, access remote stands, or simply ride farther than they could before. Not because they have to—but because it lets them go harder, longer, and smarter.

Strength Meets Strategy: Why Veterans Are Turning to eBikes

Our heroes didn’t get to where they are by backing down from a challenge, but the hard truth is that battlefield wears on the body. Joint pain, old injuries, or the grind of carrying heavy gear for long periods of time can make treks into the wilderness feel less rewarding and more punishing.

The Birch Grolar isn’t about “doing less.” It’s about extending what you’re already capable of—without sacrificing the outdoor freedom, independence, or pride you’ve earned. With pedal assist and intelligent drive systems, eBikes let you put in the work—while letting the bike take the edge off when needed.

What Is Pedal Assist?

Pedal assist amplifies your input—you still ride, but the motor helps you push forward. With the Grolar’s powerful dual 750W hub motors and three drive modes (front-wheel, rear-wheel, and full AWD), you can tailor your ride to match terrain and effort.

Whether you’re on a steep logging road or soft farmland trail, the motor works with you—not instead of you.

Specs That Matter in the Field

The Grolar wasn’t built just for paved trails and city commutes. It was made for mud, brush, gravel, sand, snow, and work. Its spec sheet reads like it came out of a field manual:

Field Freedom, Not a Shortcut

Some riders are hesitant to adopt an eBike because they equate it with giving up control. With giving up and taking the easy route. In our understanding, eBikes do not ride for you. It simply enables you to ride farther, hunt longer, and pack more.

That means:

• Riding 10+ miles to a remote hunting area without needing a drop-off
  
• Scouting multiple locations in one day
  
• Hauling out your gear and a dressed buck in one trip
  
• Recovering faster after long outings
  

And maybe most importantly—it helps you keep doing what you love for more years to come.

“After two knee surgeries, I thought my deep-woods hunting days were behind me. This bike changed that.”
– Army Vet, 1st Infantry Division (Ret.), Arkansas

Mental Health, Outdoor Therapy, and Getting Space

For many veterans, time outside serves as recovery for the mind by garnering the peace, clarity, and space the outdoors has to offer. The Grolar supports that by removing the physical barriers that sometimes keep you inside, without removing the challenge or experience of the ride.

Built Tough. Trusted by Those Who Know Tough

You don’t need gear that “looks rugged”—you need equipment that’s been tested on unforgiving terrain and won’t leave you hanging 6 miles from camp. The Birch Grolar is that tool.

We’re proud to see veterans—of all ages and backgrounds—choosing it as part of their hunting kit, ranch setup, or off-grid lifestyle. You earned your independence. This is just one more way to keep it.