Tips for Riding E-bikes in The Wild

Tips for Riding E-bikes in The Wild

ESKUTE Bikes (United Kingdom) - [Article]: Tips for Riding E-bikes in The Wild

What to look out for when riding through the forest:

The forest is a popular destination for families, hikers and, of course, e-bike fans. In particular, e-mountain bike riders feel most at home on trails in the great outdoors. However, animals and plants native to the forest often find the foreign visitors disturbing. To ensure that all forest visitors and inhabitants coexist in harmony, the following rules of conduct should be observed:

Caution on undesignated routes:

Unfortunately, signposting of e-bike suitable routes is sparse. As a result, breeding sites and protected areas can simply be overlooked and the mountain biker unwittingly startles animals. Until a well-marked network of trails is developed in your region, we recommend inspecting trails as closely as possible and not riding cross-country. Do you have a route in mind that urgently needs to be marked? There are already some (online) petitions to push for signposting, maybe yours is one of them.

Until a well-marked route network is developed in your region, we recommend inspecting routes as closely as possible and not riding cross-country. Do you have a route in mind that urgently needs to be marked? There are already several (online) petitions to promote signposting, so maybe yours is one of them.

Be careful on undesignated routes:

Not only should forest visitors be considerate of animals and plants, but also of other people. Due to the lack of signposting, a family can easily hide behind the next bend in the trail, which the rider could not see beforehand. Even though our e-MTBs are of course equipped with powerful brakes, such dangerous situations should of course be avoided. That's why we advise you to reduce your speed on stretches of road that you can't see or make yourself heard by ringing or making other sounds. Cowbells, which do not frighten hikers and walkers with their gentle tone and are particularly easy to use, are in vogue.

Dispose of rubbish properly:

As banal as it may sound, many people still throw their rubbish carelessly into nature instead of disposing of it in the bins provided. This applies not only to plastic and residual waste but also to organic waste, which should not be disposed of in nature. For one thing, this natural waste can crush plants or rob them of light, and for another, forests are overfertilised by the debris. A forest is a sensitive biotope, which can be destroyed by this waste.  Furthermore, the arbitrary disposal of waste is illegal and can be punished with fines of up to €100,000. Should you catch someone carelessly throwing away their rubbish on your next e-bike tour through the forest, you can kindly remind them once again of these horrendous penalties...

Fully-Charged And Spare Battery:

While traditional bikes do not need power, your e-bike most certainly does. Some e-bikes come in pedalling assist models while others don’t. And these things can get pretty heavy, which means pushing your e-bike is no fun.

To avoid getting stranded in the middle of the forest, you must ensure that your e-bike stays charged. Even when you set out with a fully charged battery, pack a spare battery along just in case. This way, if your first battery runs down on charge, you have an extra to get you to where you need to adventure!

Proper Clothes For Bad Weather:

If you want to have a comfortable and enjoyable journey with your e-bike, comfortable clothing is key. Try to look up the weather for the days you might be on the road and dress appropriately. Being too warm or too cold stifles your fun while riding. For bad chilly weather, layer your clothing appropriately.

Avoid materials like cotton and choose materials specially designed to wick away moisture, keeping you fresh and dry, these are best for your first layer, closest to your skin.

A second layer is also necessary and could include cotton. This layer is mostly insulating and meant to keep you warm. The outermost layer should be suited to protect you against strong winds and rain, meaning your clothing choices should be thick and waterproof, but lightweight enough to allow easy movement.

Remember to wear gloves to prevent blisters from holding onto your handlebars for long periods. Choose gloves that are sturdy but light enough to grab onto the bars steadily.

Would you like to put our tips into practice and explore nature on your bike? ESKUTE e-bike experts will find the right model for you and give you more suggestions about electric bikes.

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