Like river rides, canal rides hold the promise of generally very easy cycling and easy navigation, allowing to cover long distances pretty quickly – especially if you have an e-bike.
Unlike rivers their charms are often in the craft that sail on them and ingenuity and individual nature of the engineering feats along the way, including a bewildering number and variety of locks and bridges.
Some, like the Gota Canal, are havens for wildlife, whilst others like Germany’s Kiel canal are jaw-dropping spectacles of the man-made kind.
Here is our pick of ten of Europe’s best canal rides. [Read more…]
Whether you are just heading out on a long day ride or a multi-week odyssey, I’ve found paying attention to a few key areas can make all the difference between an easy, enjoyable e-bike trip, or one that you that ends up meaning you wish you had thought just a little more about your pre-ride choices.
-By Richard Shrubb
In this continuing coverage of the 2019 eBikes from Interbike we have the latest and greatest from Benno, Brose, Favaloro, KHS, & a 500+ Mile eAdventure!
By Gary Corbett.