To be fit and healthy you need to be physically active. Regular physical activity can help protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes, and arthritis. Riding your bicycle regularly is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young children to older adults. It is also fun, cheap and good for the environment.

Riding to work or the shops is one of the most time-efficient ways to combine regular exercise with your everyday routine. An estimated one billion people ride bicycles every day – for transport, recreation and sport.

Cycling for health and fitness

It only takes two to four hours a week to achieve a general improvement to your health. Cycling is:

• Low impact – it causes less strain and injuries than most other forms of exercise.
• A good muscle workout– cycling uses all of the major muscle groups as you pedal.
• Easy – unlike some other sports, cycling does not require high levels of physical skill. Most people know how to ride a bike and, once you learn, you don’t forget.
• Good for strength and stamina– cycling increases stamina, strength and aerobic fitness.
• As intense as you want– cycling can be done at very low intensity to begin with, if recovering from injury or illness, but can be built up to a demanding physical workout.
• A fun way to get fit– the adventure and buzz you get from coasting down hills and being outdoors means you are more likely to continue to cycle regularly, compared to other physical activities that keep you indoors or require special times or places.
• Time-efficient – as a mode of transport, cycling replaces sedentary (sitting) time spent driving motor vehicles or using trams, trains or buses with healthy exercise.

Health benefits of regular cycling

Cycling is mainly an aerobic activity, which means that your heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a workout. You will breathe deeper, perspire and experience increased body temperature, which will improve your overall fitness level.

With both carbon and top-of-the-range electric carbon bikes available, we also have bikes suitable for riders new to the trails, our friendly team will be at hand to help you find the perfect bike for you. Our priority is to give you the ultimate cycling experience on these fantastic Specialized Bikes.

All our bikes are maintained to a very high level to maximize your enjoyment and safety,  with the surrounding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills at your immediate disposal, the only thing you need to worry about is whether to take your bike for a whole day or a few hours. We have hand-picked only the best from our premium range of Specialized mountain bikes, where you can choose from a  Stumpjumper full suspension carbon bike or the Super Light Levo electric bike. They will be perfect for you to explore the extensive routes in the glorious Surrey Hills that surround our location

Improved physical health

Some people may think because the bike is electric and takes less effort to ride that it’s not really exercise. that people who ride electric bikes experience nearly as much exercise as those who ride mountain bikes without feeling as if they’ve had a difficult workout. The truth is that even with pedal assist, riders still have to pedal which results in burning calories. It’s a great cardiovascular exercise that can help build endurance and muscle.

Easier to ride

Pedal assist gives riders a boost. It helps with hills, inclines, and rough terrain, allowing for a smoother ride thus reducing stress on joints. You can also ride with greater power and precision than a regular bike. And it gets people cycling who may not otherwise ride a traditional bike because of physical aches and pains. Additionally, you can take longer rides without physical exhaustion.

Better mental health

E-bikes make cycling more accessible and people are more likely to do it because it’s easier, getting about the same workout with less the effort. For those who may be living an otherwise sedentary life, riding an e-bike gets them moving and in nature. This exercise, change in scenery, and fresh air helps improve mood, reduces stress, provides for a more restful sleep, and increases productivity.

Great alternative to cars

E-bikes are great for commuting to work a few miles away and for running quick errands. Because it’s classified as a bike, in many cities, you can ride on sidewalks and in bike lanes, and cut across parks. With alternative ways to travel to your destination, your commute can be faster than a car stuck in traffic. When people ride their e-bike instead of driving, they cut down on gas and pollution, helping to improve air quality and the environment.

Faster and safe

Most cyclists travel 10 to 12mph, but an e-bike can average 20mph. E-bikes allow you to get to your destination faster than a regular bike. E-bikes are not more dangerous than regular bikes. They just have different risks. E-bikes tend to be safer than regular bikes because you can accelerate to get out of the way faster, and travel at higher speeds, keeping up with traffic.

In order to rent a vehicle, you need to leave a passport or other document that confirms your identity as a security deposit. The user must also leave a certain amount as a deposit. The pledged amount is returned at the time of refund.

After that, the person who rented the vehicle must sign the contract. Its contents indicate that the user took the bike in good condition and undertakes to return it in the same way. During trips, the user takes full responsibility for its safety, so he must protect it from any kind of damage.You can find out the exact price for electric bike to rent from the manager of the organization to which the user applied for the service. You can rent a bicycle for an hour, several hours, days or weeks. Helmets and locks are included in the rental price. If the transport is taken for a few days, many companies will put a charger into operation. You can also take a child seat, bicycle bag, special foam to fix a punctured tire, and other accessories for a comfortable ride.

The bicycle rental service has the following advantages:

• saving money on the purchase of vehicles;
• saving money on spare parts;
• stable battery operation;
• rapid transportation to your destination;
• ability to overcome steep ascents and distances;
• ability to charge the battery from the household power supply.

We are well and truly into winter now, the time of muddy bikes, frozen derailleurs and cold fingers! There’s no doubt that your eBike probably means a lot to you and you have probably invested a considerable amount of money into it so it’s definitely worth looking after it throughout the harsh Highland winter. 

Whether you are using or not using the bike all winter we have shared some top tips for caring for your eBike :

Wash the bike after every ride : 

With all the grit salt and grime on the pavements, paths and roads we highly recommend giving your bike a quick wash down after every cycle ride – yes every ride! You will be amazed at how quickly your bike can rust, no matter how new or expensive it is. A small amount of grit salt left on your bike can cause significant rusting particularly to your chain, gear system and disc brakes. This is not a manufacturing error or the bikes fault…it’s one you can be in control of! So with this in mind our first winter tip is that you spray your bike down after every ride, just a couple of minutes clean down with a hose will keep your bike rust free and extend the life span of many of your moving parts. 

During the really cold months, take your battery into the warmth of your house whether you are using or not using the bike regularly. The ideal temperature to store your battery at is anything from 10 – 20 Degrees Celsius. Furthermore, it is really important to keep no less than 30% charge and no more than 60% charge in the battery whilst it is unplugged from the bike and sitting unused for long periods of time. This keeps your battery healthy resulting in a potentially longer life span. 

If you have a Bosch eBike then ask us about our eBike battery pin covers, these are small rubber plugs that you pop over the exposed charge point on the bike whilst the battery is off to prevent any corrosion to the contact points.

Folding Electric Bicycle

Excellent for the commuter who needs to pack a bike away into a rucksack, on a train or into the corner of an office, and still travel home for pennies.

Electric Road bike

Built for speed and comfort, electric road bikes are perfect for getting across town quickly. A long distance commute becomes very easy on a decent road bike.

Electric Mountain bike

Your mountain excursions and leisure rides will be even more fun with that extra bit of “oomph”. And you’ll still have enough energy to make the trip home.

Electric Hybrid Bike Not to be confused with a petrol/electric ‘hybrid car’ A mix of a road bike with a bit of mountain bike pedigree, hybrid bikes are becoming more and more popular with commuters who enjoy leisure rides at the weekends.

Although they’re rare, you can also get tandem electric bikes for two riders.

Electric bikes look just like normal bikes. You can find electric road bikes, electric mountain bikes, electric city bikes and even folding electric bikes for commuting. Deciding on which electric bike you need comes down to not just personal preference, but the type of rides you’ll be doing and how much assistance you require on them.

Even though there’s a battery, motor and control unit on most electric bikes, electric bikes aren’t like scooters or mopeds. Instead, the electric bike’s battery and motor provide assistance when pedalling, so riders don’t need to put as much effort in as they cycle.

Why are Electric Bikes becoming more popular?

Well, by not having to put as much effort in, getting from A to B becomes a lot easier. From tackling hills without breaking a sweat to being able to cycle to work without the pedals feeling like lead, electric bikes aren’t just for lazy folks or those who are unable to cycle as vigorously – it’s all about making life easier.

It is this focus on cycling to and around cities that is partially responsible for the following cities being the top 10 for electric bike sales in the UK. It’s unsurprising to see the likes of London, Manchester and Bristol (some of the most bike-friendly cities in the UK) on the list, but it’s good to see that places like Belfast, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Leeds – which all suffer from cramped, compact city centres with little room for cycle lanes – are all seeing predicted growth in e-bike sales too.