Cycling World Magazine March 2018 | Page 26

26 | Cycling World UK Electric Bike Centre Electric bike hire and tours Whether it’s a scheduled tour or self-guided electric bike hire UK Electric Bike Tours off er a unique experience viewing Kent on an electric bike. We have a number of marked routes that pass many of Kent’s great att ractions including historic castles, vineyards, a brewery, famous gardens, beautiful villages and lots more. One of the popular trips is around the Weald visiting local vineyards, having a tour and tasting award winning wines. If you chose self-hire and don’t want to follow our marked routes, we can also give advice on where to go, where to eat and can provide maps. We have even sorted out a number of local pubs where you can recharge your batt eries. In addition we can recommend places to stay at a selection of B&Bs, hotels, self-catering houses and campsites. Based in Biddenden in the centre of Kent, our location is ideal for gett ing anywhere. Our electric bikes are comfortable, reliable and have a large batt ery range. If you have never used an electric bike before, you use it exactly the same way as a pedal bike. Th e diff erence is that when you pedal, the motor kicks in to assist you, great for any hills. Alternatively you can switch the motor off and ride it like a conventional bike. Bewl Water Bewl Water is the largest stretch of open water in the South East. Th e 800 acre site is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, in the heart of the High Weald. Open all year, a visit to this stunning lake is fantastic family fun and great value. Looking for healthy outdoor activities for all ages and abilities? Bewl Water off ers a fantastic range of leisure and recreational activities, including fi shing, cycling and boating, on and around the reservoir with a visitors centre, conference venue, restaurant and café on the shoreline. Situated near the picturesque town of Lamberhurst and the beautiful Scotney Castle and within an hour’s drive of Tunbridge Wells, Hastings, Tonbridge, Maidstone, Ashford, Eastbourne and Sevenoaks via the adjacent A21, Bewl Water makes for a great day out on the Kent and Sussex border. Ideal location for Cycling Groups! Built around 1850 La Fosse is a granite built Chambre d’Hotes and 7 acre smallholding located in the rural heart of Lower Normandy.  This tranquil coun- try setting is conveniently situated 15 minutes from the towns of Domfront, Ambrieres le Valees, and Gorron making it the perfect base to explore the beauty of Normandy. Leeson House is located in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, on the scenic Jurassic Coast and is ideal for access to many classic road and mountain bike routes.   La Fosse is within easy reach of the Velo Francette. We are happy to welcome cyclists and have the facilities to provide secure cycle storage, drying facilities and a variety of tools to assist you on your Journey. We can pick up your bags from the previous overnight, or take them to the next evening’s stop. We can even pick up you and your bike if necessary. For bookings or more information about the services we offer please see our web-site. La Fosse 61350, Saint Fraimbault Tel: +33 233 627 105 [email protected] www.la-fosse.eu Group accommodation is available for up to 70 people in the dormitory-style bedrooms of the spacious old manor house on either a self-catered basis or fully catered.  Prices start from: Self-catered - £20.00 per person per night; Fully catered - £50.00 per person per night.  For further information: please visit our website www.leesonhouse.com.   To enquire about available dates, please contact us by email: [email protected] or by telephone: 01929 422126. Leeson House Langton Matravers, Swanage BH19 3EU Tel: 01929 422126 • e-mail: [email protected]