An electric bike (or e-bike as it's known) is very similar to a standard bike, only it has the added benefit of a battery, giving you a bit of extra pedal power. Generally speaking, e-bikes make pedalling easier. The majority of e-bikes are pedal-assist which means the harder you pedal, the faster you'll go. You normally have a few different modes to choose from which will effect how long your battery lasts. Most of the time these modes are along the lines of Eco, Active, Sport and Power depending on the manufacturer. The higher the mode, the more power the battery will give you and the less effort you will have to put in.

Where do we start? Using an e-bike means that you are outdoors, getting fresh air for a start, which is great for your mental health. It also means you can cycle further in a day, enjoy more varied terrains, take on the tougher climbs with ease, sweat less, help you keep up with your mates (or your mates keep up with you) and put less strain on your body but still get a workout, without stressing out your muscles. Oh, and incase we forgot to mention, they can go pretty fast when you want them to.

Once you have found your perfect cycling holiday, check the bike hire section in the Essential Information tab. It's here that you can find out if an e-bike can be hired on your holiday or whether it is included as part of the package, and if there are any additional costs. If you need any help finding the right holiday for your level of fitness, then our cycling grades explained page may help.

Once you have booked your trip, our sales team with discuss with you your requirements and get some basic details from you including your height, weight etc. When booking, please request that you want to hire an e-bike and they will do the rest. It's that simple.

Fun that's what. If you have never cycled on an e-bike before then you will love how much easier it makes your cycling journey. Logistically, your holiday won't be any different to if you were on a normal bicycle, everyone will still be cycling and the leader will still take the same route and take the same stops. You will simply be able to enjoy all the benefits of an e-bike touring holiday.

E-bikes are the transport solutions to helping save the environment. They are fuel free, don't release any gas into the environment, come with rechargeable batteries that last years, and cut down wear and tear on our roads. They emit less pollution per mile than motorbikes and cars, and batteries can last between 25-100 miles before they need recharging.