It was whilst I was out enjoying the local gravel trails after the birth of my son that I stumbled across a sign. On it was a map that referenced the Munich to Venice long-distance bike route. Without further thought, I snapped a quick photo and tried to contain a shiver of excitement at discovering our next cycling adventure.
Electric bikes continue to go from strength to strength and it's easy to see why. After all, who wouldn't want free speed at the push of a button? Still not convinced? Here are a few reasons why more and more people are joining the e-bike revolution.
Clitheroe store assistant Tom Warman recently put a Ribble CGR AL e through its paces on a back-to-back forest trail and road test. To see if it delivers on its promise of thrills on the hills and travel on the gravel. Since Ribble's new flagship Clitheroe store opened in mid-April I've noticed two types of bike have proven to be more popular than any other. Electric bikes and CGR all-road bikes. Combine the two and you have the ultimate winner in the shape of Ribble’s CGR AL e. A bike that combines multi-surface versatility with the added oomph of electric assistance.