A cold winter night ride down Highway 101 on the Olympic Peninsula, cruising nonstop from Sequim to Port Angeles under dark skies and quiet roads. With almost no traffic out, the ride turns into a smooth high speed cruise through the Pacific Northwest night. Along the way bumping into a few friends out on their own side quests before continuing through Port Angeles for a quick lap around town before heading back.
For this run the scooter is throttled to 100 kmh on the dash to keep things smooth and avoid pushing the motors too hard on the longer stretch of highway. Its definitely recommended to turn down the power doing long distance stretches. The solid frame and high grade front and rear suspension handle the road like a small motorcycle, soaking up bumps, and imperfections without breaking a sweat. With plenty of power on tap it can comfortably keep up with traffic even on hills, and the LED lighting setup turns the whole ride into a rolling light show that grabs attention everywhere it goes.
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A calm winter cruise on the iScooter iX4 Electric Scooter before the Alaska storms roll in. Rolling out toward the waterfront and down to Ediz Hook in Port Angeles, riding mostly in chill mode and enjoying the quiet coastal air. Grey Pacific Northwest skies, cold wind off the Strait, and nearly empty roads make for a perfect slow winter ride while talking about upcoming changes to the channel, future rides, and where things are heading next.
This iX4 now has about 2,500 km on it, and overall it’s been surprisingly reliable with no major issues so far. Just the occasional inner tube change. It’s a great compact city commuter: Easy to maneuver, decent range, and versatile for everyday rides around town. The dual suspension smooths out rough pavement even if it’s a bit noisy. One thing that stands out is the motor getting pretty warm on longer runs, which you can see toward the end of the ride. Still, for relaxed cruising and city riding, it’s a fun little machine.
Another night mission rolling out from Port Angeles, heading into town to hop on the Olympic Discovery Trail, basically our highway for bikes and PEVs across the Peninsula. The night air was crisp, traffic light, and the trail wide open as we followed the coastline with the sound of the Pacific nearby. Winter storms left their mark with a few washouts along the route, keeping things interesting and reminding the trail is always changing.
Met up with a friend at Deer Park riding his Inmotion V12S and from there kept rolling along the trail toward Sequim, carving through the night to meet friends for an open mic event. Smooth pavement, dark stretches, ocean air, and that late night PEV energy made this one of those rides where the journey is just as fun as the destination.
A beautiful late winter dusk ride rolling out from the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim, cruising the Olympic Discovery Trail toward Port Angeles Harbor as daylight slowly faded. Thin fog hovered over open fields while the Olympic Mountains glowed gold against the evening sky, mixing with salty ocean air and the smell of wood smoke drifting from nearby homes. Parts of the coastal trail still showed scars from winter storms, with sections washed out where cliffs slid toward the beach, adding a little adventure to the cruise.
Riding alongside a friend on his Inmotion V12 EUC, the Gleeride A7 Max with its 10000W motors stayed in humble gear two, letting the scenery lead the pace on this long distance dash while its 4x40W dual angel-eye LEDs lit up the trail, making deer and pedestrians easy to spot as darkness settled in. The ride wrapped up rolling into town under the glow of the Port Angeles Harbor sign, ending another peaceful Peninsula evening adventure on two wheels.
A peaceful winter cruise through the Olympic Peninsula, surrounded by endless evergreens, soft grey skies, and that quiet, moody PNW atmosphere that makes every ride feel cinematic. Damp roads, cool air, and long stretches of empty pavement set the pace, letting the scenery lead the experience rather than the speed. Forests rolled by, hills rose and disappeared effortlessly, and the whole ride felt calm, grounded, and unhurried.
In the background, the Gleeride A7 Max did what it does best. Smooth, confident, and almost invisible in how capable it is. With its dual 10,000W motors, 72V system charging up to 84.8V, and a massive 50Ah battery, it handled the distance, the hills, and the winter conditions without a hint of drama. Stable at speed, planted on damp pavement, and powerful when needed, it simply let the ride happen. Out here, it wasn’t about the machine or the numbers. Just moving through one of the most beautiful places the Peninsula has to offer.
Daytime cruise around Seattle on the Toursor X5, rolling straight off the Washington State Ferry into the downtown madness. Blue skies, dry roads, and a rare winter sun made it the perfect day to trade the quiet peninsula for busy city riding. Dodging pedestrians on the waterfront, threading bike paths, and soaking up iconic spots all over town. Met up with my PEV buddy JD on his Leaperkim EUC... until he clipped a pole on a bike path 😬. Took a chill break at Saint Mark’s to charge at the EV spot and enjoy skyline views, then at the end of the day discovered the front wheel assembly had finally cracked after riding and multiple welds… this one might be done for. Still, an epic city run packed with destinations, vibes, and real ride life moments.
Finally back on the road with the Gleeride A7 Max and this is the first of two comeback rides. This scooter came from the very first batch, and early on it ran into some electrical issues. Huge shoutout to Gleeride for stepping up in a big way and taking care of it properly by upgrading and sending out a new battery and new controllers after the originals were damaged. That level of responsive, hands on customer support really matters and it’s exactly why I’m glad this scooter wasn’t bought through Amazon, Ebay or AliExpress.
Now it’s time to ride it the way it was meant to be ridden. This machine is packing a massive 10,000W dual motor setup, a 72V system charging all the way to 84.8V, and a huge 50Ah battery. Serious power and range. Heads turning everywhere it goes. On this tour, we head out toward Port Angeles and Ediz Hook Beach Park for a small test ride, letting the scooter stretch its legs on long, empty roads to check performance and durability after the repairs. Along the way, we stop to grab a snack at my favorite local grocery spot and cruise around town a bit, easing back into full confidence with the A7 Max.
A full long term review after 2,500 km is coming soon. This is just the beginning of round two getting back on the road.
Hold onto your helmets, this is a wild one! Trading the quiet of the Peninsula for the electric chaos of the legendary Seattle Saturday Night Rideout… and let’s just its brain melting. 🤯 Seattle, you absolute legend!
Picture this: a first timer, diving headfirst into a MASSIVE swarm of PEVs. The vibe? Pure, unadulterated magic. It wasn't just a ride; it was a rolling block party with an incredible crew from every walk of life and every age. The energy was electric (literally and figuratively). You just had to be there. (And plot twist: way fewer scooters than expected! The variety of wild wheels was absolutely insane. 👀)
The mission: Conquer Ride #204. The agenda: 20 some glorious miles of downtown mayhem mixed with chill trails, all capped off with a skyline view that hit different. The skills were put through the wringer trying to hang with a squad of seasoned experts. A huge shoutout to Seattle for being the coolest, most patient host, letting the crew take over the streets for their weekly electric glory!
Confession time: yes, the brakes were singing a high pitched symphony all night. But it’s a feature, not a bug! Totally just fresh pads breaking in… promise! 😂
Okay, crowd sourcing time: What were everyone’s favorite wheels in the pack? And did you SEE that electric mini Vespa leading the charge at the start?
Signing off with the motto: Ride Safe, Ride Together, Charge On! ⚡
Seattle, you were everything. Thank you.