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Family-Friendly Holidays in Austria
Whether they are teenagers or pre-teens, an action-packed holiday is waiting for you to keep the kids and parents happy. That is all you can ask for a memorable holiday.
Tödling Alm, Hochfilzen, Austria
A real working mountain croft which serves good food after a bit of a workout to get there.
4 essentials for ebiking in hot weather
As the temperatures increase, here are my 4 essentials to remember when ebiking in hot weather.
5 top tips for cycling uphill on an ebike
Living in the Austrian Tirol means that mountains are all around me and which is the reason I ride an ebike. So here are my 5 top tips for cycling uphill on an ebike.
5 surprising things I learned when ebiking in Holland:
5 surprising things I learned when ebiking in Holland. It's more than just clogs, windmills, cheese, cannabis and tulips....
What to look out for on your 1st ebike ride of the season
When I get back on my bike, I have to ease myself into the ‘season’ otherwise I end up with aching muscles and a really sore bum.
How to choose your next cycling adventure
How do you choose where your next cycling adventure should be? For me, that is the start of it, I get excited at the thought of getting on my bike and I can picture it all in my mind. The planning, the research, the packing, the driving and then getting there!!!
Explore Magical Cesky Krumlov, infused with Legend & Myths
Imagine dancing puppets after dark in Cesky Krumlov. It didn’t happen, but in my warped imagination that is what it conjured up for me.
Getting ready for an ebike tour
Getting ready for an ebike tour takes a little bit of planning to ensure you have the essentials.
Safety on Bike Paths
Safety on bike paths. With the advent of e-bikes and the popularity of cycling increasing year on year. Sadly, we read of the increasing numbers of accidents and injuries. Take a note of these points to keep safe.
What is an e-bike?
What is an e-bike, how does it work? Are there different styles? All this and more...
LiON Smartcharger
The LiON Smartcharger is light, compact and easy to use.
Ebikes – what you need to know
The phenomenon of ebiking has exploded over the past 5 years. Even if you have never considered an ebike, why not take 10 mins to find out.
Downhill ebiking with confidence
Downhill ebiking sounds like fun, right? Flying down with the wind rushing through your helmet and the feeling of exhilaration. In reality, it is great fun as long as you know what you are doing. Therefore there are a few things you need to remember.
St Anna am Aigen – Steiermark
St Anna am Aigen will take your breath away with it's beauty and peacefulness. I challenge anyone not to fall in love with this area.
Lavant Bike Path, Carinthia, Austria
Lavant Bike Path is a short route from the mountains in the north to the wide plains in the south. It's worth adding into a longer tour.
Smile Tour of Austria / A Scot in Austria.
Whether it's e-biking, scenery, mountains or lakes, the Smile Tour of Austria has it all. Even if you have never considered an e-bike tour, read on....
Preparation – Accommodation
Accommodation - know what you will accept and what is essential to you. Remember it's your holiday.
Preparation – check your ebike
Check your ebike before setting off on a tour. It will save you time, money and stress.
Preparation – Route planning
Route planning, there are many ways to do this. Easy or hard way. So if you are short on time, pick the easy way and contact the local Tourist Offices
Hill Climbs on an ebike
I love hill climbs..... said every ebiker ever! there is an answer to having more fun on hill climbs without the pain, try and ebike.
Petes Alpine Adventures – Day 5 Livigno (IT) – Savoynin (CH)
Altitude cycling today, it takes its toll on your energy so focus on the good bits and not how knackered you are!
Petes Alpine Adventures – Day 4 Foscagno Pass
Following my husbands tour over the Alps - Excellent views on this less well known pass in Italy, the Foscagno.
Petes Alpine Adventures – Day 3 Stelvio Pass
Stelvio is an iconic pass for anyone on 2 or 4 wheels - read Petes adventure on the Stelvio