Confession time. I am a member of a local cycling club and have done all sorts of daft challenges. These have ranged from cycling from coast to coast – on-road covering 113 miles in a day and a 250-mile off-road route over four days – as well as trips around the Scottish islands pedalling over the lumpier bits.
However, none of these events has been very relaxing and they usually involve a back-up vehicle, loads of logistics, helpers, trailers and secure garages. And bananas. Lots of bananas.
The thing is, on all of these events, you rarely get the time to actually enjoy the ride, because you’re focused on getting to the next checkpoint without losing a lung. It’s a challenge, rather than fun. For a family weekend away, that’s the last thing you want. I’d rather chill out, enjoy the scenery and sample some good food and drink.
Take it easy on an ebike
The good news is, there’s a way you can breeze along a cycle trail without having to load up your bike, mess about with pumps and chains, then worry if stuff is going to be stolen from the rack when you stop at services.
The simple solution is to hire a bike on your chosen cycle trail and sidestep the misery of burning legs and lungs, by opting for an electric bike rather than a conventional model.
Ebikes take all of the effort out of cycling and allow you to balance cyclists’ different abilities by varying the pedal assistance. You’ll generally find a cycling shop
