Exploring Europe by e-bike offers a unique experience, combining the love of cycling, the comfort of assisted pedaling, the discovery of breathtaking landscapes and the services that the routes offer. 

Here are some exceptional cycle routes to experience unforgettable adventures on electric two wheels:

  • The Rhone River Cycle Route :

It winds from the Alps to the Mediterranean coast, offering different landscapes from Lake Geneva to natural parks, to historic cities like Lyon.

cycle path in the woods

It is a long journey that starts from the North Cape and reaches the island of Malta. It crosses Scandinavia, the heart of Europe and Italy and covers a total of over 7,400 km. Eurovelo 7 touches Norway, a brief passage in Finland and then descends along Sweden, Denmark and Germany. After passing the city of Berlin, the journey continues southwards to the Czech border, Austria and reaching Italy . Here, the Eurovelo 7 joins the cycle path of the Adige valley and then crosses the entire country, crosses the Strait of Messina and ends in the Sicilian city of Pozzallo. With the ferries sailing to the island of Malta, the last stage of the Euro velo, the one of Valletta, ends.

Apps and websites guide

On the Eurovelo 7 route,  local cycling apps and websites guide you to find e-bike charging stations. These apps include points of interest to plan your route taking into account the placement of your e-bike charging stations.

  • The Via Verde Ojos Negros:

It crosses Spain from Teruel to Valencia on a 160km route, follows the old mining railway and offers a descent from the Meseta Central plateau to the Mediterranean. The Via Verde Ojos Negros is a trail that retraces the route of the old narrow gauge mining railway that operated until the 1970s. Subsequently the tracks were raised and the path equipped for hiking and cycling was created. This route, today, is the longest cycle route in Spain.

  • Cycle route around Lake Constance :

It touches Switzerland, Austria and Germany, along a 280 km route around the third largest lake in Central Europe. This path is easy to walk and it is rich in lakes and cultural landscapes. It allows you to visit three Countries in a single bike tour. This cycle route, effectively, is located around Lake Constance, and touches the German Lindau, the Austrian Bregenz and runs along the Swiss side of the lake. The route one around Lake Constance is not the only one in this region that is entirely cycle-friendly, in fact many cycle paths branch off from the lake. This cycle route is not very demanding, therefore suitable for families and those who are not very fit. It’s the perfect itinerary for cycle tourism!

Lake Constance

When can we say we have traveled perfect itineraries?

When along the routes we find nature, history, adventure, and services.

What services support cycle tourists?

  1. E-bike charging stations: E-bike charging stations are available along European cycle routes. These stations are equipped with classic sockets and sometimes with quick charging stations, necessary for a stop during a day on the pedals.
  2. Cyclist-Friendly Accommodation and Restaurants: Along the EuroVelo 7, for example, many accommodations and restaurants are certified as “cycling friendly”. This includes amenities such as secure spaces for storing bicycles and tools for basic repairs, relaxation benches and storage racks.
  3. One-Way Bike Rental: Some points on the cycle routes offer one-way bike rental services, allowing you to rent a bicycle in one point and return it in another. Here too, e-bike support and charging stations make the difference in the cycling tourist experience.

E-bike rental or commercial activity

The usefulness of a charging station

In countries like Germany, Austria and Switzerland, many public places such as restaurants, museums and town halls offer e-bike charging, often at no cost. Italy is also active and proactive in installing charging stations for cycle tourism.

There are different types of charging stations on the market, including socket lockers, bicycle racks, floor sockets. All solutions that provide flexibility on how and where charging your e-bike. The charging stations and shelters designed for all electric bicycles (e-bikes) are a fundamental complement for cycle paths. They are a necessary service for pedal-assisted tourism. Garageeks has designed and created 100% solar energy charging solutions. Garageeks, with its stations, allows you to simplify installation, not requiring connections to the electricity grid and being really smart!

Let’s see the advantages for a commercial business:

  1. Increase in Attractiveness.  Charging stations offer a complete service that includes not only bike rental but also the possibility of recharging it, improving the overall customer experience.
  2. Greater Autonomy for Cyclists.  E-bikes with greater range allow riders to take longer trips, which can translate into multi-day tours and more profitable rentals. Having charging stations available can extend the reach and attractiveness of cycling routes that local business can promote.
  3. Marketing and Advertising.  Placing stations in strategic locations not only attracts cyclists but can also serve as a meeting point, increasing the visibility of your rental business, restaurant or B&B.
  4. Sustainability.  Having a charging station also highlights your business commitment to sustainable practices, which is increasingly important to today’s consumers. Garageeks offers stations without connections to the electricity grid for 100% clean and solar energy use.
  5. Collaborations and Partnerships.  Charging stations can be a starting point for partnerships with other local businesses, such as cafes, restaurants or tourist sites, creating integrated packages that can attract additional customers.

 

The solutions by GaraGeeks that guarantee the e-bike charging service

Stop&Charge Shelter is a charging shelter for electric bicycles,  perfect for promoting cycle tourism on or off the track . STOP&CHARGE SHELTER has universal charging sockets, suitable for e-bikes of all brands, the charging speed is the same as at home. It also charges scooters, scooters for the elderly and electric wheelchairs for the disabled.

The remote monitoring system provides usage statistics and allows you to control the operation of the system. The video surveillance camera reassures users, who can thus leave their vehicle charged and explore the area. 

In addition to providing electric vehicle charging points, it also includes an ergonomic bench and Wi-Fi internet access, to relax while charging your bike.

rack and bench for shelter serving e-bikes

 

Stop&Charge Solar 2.0 is a charging station that also becomes an illuminated reference point for those traveling along cycle paths, to provide safety. And to talk about safety, Stop&Charge Solar 2.0 is equipped with a surveillance camera, SOS call and connection for charging smartphones and tablets to be able to communicate promptly in case of emergency.


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