16 Apr 2019
Enthusiasts from all over the world will descend on the Swiss mountain resort of Verbier to take part in the world's biggest 100% E-bike event. The festival offers all levels of riders the opportunity to trial the bikes individually as well as quiz the professionals on the details of E-biking. All participants will be able to enjoy the range of activities planned to include concerts, barbecues, professional rider get-togethers, food and refreshing drinks on the terraces, daily between 09.00 – 18.00.
The Verbier E-bike Festival has a host of activities dedicated to road, downhill, and cross-country disciplines. It's a perfect opportunity to try out an E-bike for the first time among the Alps' most majestic mountains. Access to the trial area costs £11.50 and allows visitors to test as many E-bikes as they like on Verbier's world-class trail system. A benefit of E-bikes is that the hybrid of manual and electric power serves as an equaliser for riders of different abilities. Families, couples and friends with varying levels of fitness can now ride together without anyone having to slow down or be left behind.
With activities ranging from gastro-cycle tours, full-day discovery tours, scenic races and even a race for kids, the festival offers something for everyone. The adjustable motor assistance on the E-bikes make routes accessible to a variety of riders and the cycle tours range from short 10-minute loops to 100 km endures against the clock, catering to all abilities.
Hop on an E-bike and experience an itinerary through the Val de Bagne's culinary delights and traditions.The Rando Gourmande is an E-bike tour which takes visitors on to enjoy produce from some of the region's finest chefs and bakers; sampling Swiss delicacies in the stunning natural scenery where they were created. Tours, which are available guided or taken independently, offer a fantastic way to explore the mountains. Costs £53 pp (without E-bike hire) and £76 pp (including E-bike hire).
Fitness enthusiasts have the chance to take on timed enduros with 38 km, 66 km and 100 km options. Full day E-bike rental costs £23.
Discovery Tour: Half-day and full-day rides that take you on any every level of bike trail; these tours also feature stops at local restaurants (guided and non-guided tours available). A full-day discovery tour costs £37.50 pp.
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Date 16 April 2019
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Verbier: A classic Swiss resort, the choice of so many keen skiers and even royalty, has it all. Despite the expert skiing on offer, lively après ski and luxurious surroundings it is the lesser known areas and aspects of Verbier that ensure this resort is one of the best. The Bruson ski area, the eco accommodation, the smaller villages of the area all add to the famous main resort centre.
In the summer, Verbier has something to offer every kind of mountain biker; in fact, you can try out every discipline of mountain biking, all in the very same day. From meandering cross country to fast adrenalin-pumping downhill to epic enduro and even dirt jumping, Verbier has it all. Few locations have such broad scale of options and all offering participants the best quality trails, jumps and heart-pounding good times. www.en.verbier.ch/
What is an E-bike: An E-bike looks like a regular bicycle but has an electric motor which can be used on-demand by the rider to make pedalling easier. A battery is mounted on the frame above the pedals which powers the bike's motor. The battery can be removed to charge with most taking around two hours to reach full capacity. E-bikes come as mountain bikes, road bikes and hybrids; the appeal of being able to travel faster with less effort is not unique to any one denomination of the sport. New for this year, the Verbier E-bike festival is the largest E-bike trial day in the world. 30 of the industry's leading brands will offer a huge variety of E-bikes to trial boasting the latest technology, new designs yet to hit the market and catering to all levels of rider.
Why: As the calls for environmentally sustainable practices grow ever louder, alternatives to fossil fuel burning transport become more popular. The E-bike is one of those alternatives. The ability to travel using the bike's electric motor allows riders to tackle more challenging terrain with ease. This makes the prospect of using a bike for the commute or a weekly food shop more appealing; reducing the physical effort as well as travel time.
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