What is the minimum age to ride?

Riders must be 18 or older to participate in the Ride Before You Buy program.

How long is the test ride?

Test rides are typically 1–2 hours so you can evaluate handling, comfort, and battery behavior on the W&OD Trail.

Is Trip Protection available?

Yes. Trip Protection lets you convert a reservation to a gift card, reschedule, or request a refund up to one hour before departure.

Where do I meet for the ride?

Meet at 151 Spring St, Herndon, VA 20170; the shop is adjacent to the W&OD Trail for quick access to the ride corridor.

Are helmets provided?

Helmets are recommended; confirm with EBike Connections if helmet rentals are available or bring your own for the best fit.

Ride Before You Buy: Test the Velotric Breeze on the W&OD Trail in Herndon

Herndon, Virginia sits along the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail, a 45-mile rail-trail that threads between Arlington and Purcellville. At 151 Spring St, Herndon, VA 20170, EBike Connections offers Ride Before You Buy — a chance to test the Velotric Breeze on the local rails-to-trails corridor before committing to a purchase. The Velotric Breeze is built for mixed pavement and gentle grades: pedal-assist and throttle options let you glide up the W&OD’s long approaches without sweating the climbs. On this test ride you'll move through framed sections of shade and open meadow, cross low stone culverts and suburban parklands, and pass the historic Herndon Depot — small features that mark the trail’s origin as the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad. EBike Connections supplies professionally assembled and tuned machines and lets riders compare models, logging real distances and handling on the same pavement they'll ride daily. What makes this offering stand out is the practical buy-in: 100% of your rental fee is credited toward a new e-bike purchase at EBike Connections within 10 days. That policy turns a test ride into an informed investment. The staff’s certified technicians adjust fit and explain battery range, torque, and frame geometry so you leave confident about how the Velotric Breeze will perform on local commutes, weekend loops, or longer outings toward Leesburg. Logistics are straightforward: meet at the shop at 151 Spring St, and you'll roll out onto the W&OD Trail within minutes. Riders 18+ can expect a short test format ideal for comparing different setups—comfort saddles, cargo-capable racks, and step-through frames—without committing to a single model. Electric assist widens the gap between fitness levels; families, commuters testing e-commute potential, and older riders will all find something to like. The corridor itself is part suburban greenway, part rural fringe: striping of pavement, interval bridges over stream corridors, and a canopy of mixed hardwoods that flashes color in fall. That variety makes it an excellent testbed for any e-bike intended for daily use. Bring ID, comfortable clothing, and a sense of curiosity—EBike Connections handles the rest. Staff also walk through battery management and range expectations—expect a mix of throttle and assist to yield 20–50 miles depending on mode and terrain—and they’ll advise setup for commuting versus cargo hauling. Trip Protection is available to convert reservations to a gift card or refund up to one hour before departure. For anyone testing an e-bike in Northern Virginia, this is a low-friction, high-information way to decide. Plan accordingly.