Comparison: German-made Haibike Trekking xDuro e-Bike vs Chinese-made Gloria City e-Bike

Published on February 21st, 2016 by Gary Corbett

  After 17,000-plus kilometres, 12 countries and with a new world e-bike long distance record in the bag, the E-Bike Cycle Tourists jetted off to country number 13 – Cyprus – in early February to continue our ongoing e-bike adventure. While Cyprus, as a non-Schengen country, was mainly chosen as an ideal place in the … Continue reading Comparison: German-made Haibike Trekking xDuro e-Bike vs Chinese-made Gloria City e-Bike →

E-Bike Cycling in Cyprus

Published on February 18th, 2016 by Rachel Kuiper-Corbett

The E-Bike Cycle Tourists have already had an amazing 2 weeks cycling in the Paphos region. They have cycled along the coastline and into the hinterland. They viewed large open bays, precipitous cliffs, rocks and sea caves. They discovered sandy beaches, shingle beaches and smooth rock beaches. This region has a rugged coastline contrasting with … Continue reading E-Bike Cycling in Cyprus →

Enjoying Those “Wow” Moments and Much More While Cycling in Cyprus

Published on February 17th, 2016 by Gary Corbett

There have been many occasions over the past 10 months on the E-Bike Cycle Tourists’ long distance e-bike journey that we have genuinely had to stop e-biking – and I mean STOP – to take in the amazing views on offer. Actually, the truth of the matter is that there virtually hasn’t been a single … Continue reading Enjoying Those “Wow” Moments and Much More While Cycling in Cyprus →

Video – The E Bike Cycle Tourists’ first days in Paphos Cyprus

Published on February 7th, 2016 by Rachel Kuiper-Corbett

The E-Bike Cycle Tourists were having some down time in Paphos before collecting their E-Bikes on Monday for some more cycling around Cyrus. They recently broke the Wold Record for E-Bike Long Distance Cycle Touring in Europe and have now cycled in excess of 17,000km with many more to come.

Why the Longest Ever E-Bike Journey Will NOT be in the Guinness World Records Book

Published on February 6th, 2016 by Gary Corbett

In the wake of recently setting a new world e-bike long distance record, the E-Bike Cycle Tourists have been asked on a number of occasions if the achievement will be recognised as an official record by Guinness World Records. The short answer is a resounding “NO”, but given the amount of confusion that surrounds actually … Continue reading Why the Longest Ever E-Bike Journey Will NOT be in the Guinness World Records Book →

From Portugal to Cyprus on an e-Bike Adventure via a UK Immigration Interrogation

Published on February 5th, 2016 by Gary Corbett

With 17,073kms on the odometer and the world e-bike long distance record now safely in our keeping, the e-Bike Cycle Tourists jetted off from Portugal to Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean today to continue their long distance e-bike adventure. But far from planning a holiday in the winter sun on the island that is renowned … Continue reading From Portugal to Cyprus on an e-Bike Adventure via a UK Immigration Interrogation →

What a Difference One Year, a World Record and 17,000kms of Cycling Can Make

Published on February 1st, 2016 by Rachel Kuiper-Corbett

It’s late January 2016 and today I woke up in a bed (yes, not a tent for a change) in Fuzeta, a tiny beach village in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The sun’s rays are reflecting through the cracks of the heavy curtains and I know that this is a sign to roll out … Continue reading What a Difference One Year, a World Record and 17,000kms of Cycling Can Make →

E-Bike Cycle Tourists – Broke the World Record for E-Bike Long Distance Cycle Touring Today!

Published on January 20th, 2016 by Rachel Kuiper-Corbett

A New World Record for E-Bike Long Distance Cycle Touring The e-Bike Cycle Tourists have finally set a new world e-bike long distance record. The old mark of 16,047kms (9971 miles) – which was set by German Maximilian Semsch who circumnavigated Australia in 2012 – was finally passed in the Algarve region of Portugal after … Continue reading E-Bike Cycle Tourists – Broke the World Record for E-Bike Long Distance Cycle Touring Today! →

Why a Drop in Your Bosch e-Bike Battery Range May Not Indicate a Faulty Battery

Published on January 10th, 2016 by Gary Corbett

After nearly nine months and 15,432 kilometres of full-time e-bike cycle touring across 13 countries there is one question we get asked more often than any other, “how and where do you charge your Bosch e-bike batteries every day”? Given that our Haibike Trekking xDuro e-bikes are no more than extremely heavy bicycles without the … Continue reading Why a Drop in Your Bosch e-Bike Battery Range May Not Indicate a Faulty Battery →

Vango Omega 350 Tent Review

Published on December 28th, 2015 by Gary Corbett

As is the case with any long term outdoors adventure that involves lengthy periods of camping in a tent, one of the most important criteria for the e-Bike Cycle Tourists before setting off to set a new world e-bike long distance record was to purchase a tent that ticked a long list of criteria. While … Continue reading Vango Omega 350 Tent Review →

Cycling to the World E-Bike Long Distance Record in Portugal, Cyprus and Beyond

Published on December 28th, 2015 by Gary Corbett

Eight months, 14,300 kilometres and countless adventures after setting out from London in April to set a new world e-bike long distance record of well in excess of 16,047kms, the e-Bike Cycle Tourists are currently in Portugal sitting out the European winter in style. While the kilometres continue to mount on daily rides on our … Continue reading Cycling to the World E-Bike Long Distance Record in Portugal, Cyprus and Beyond →

E-Bike Cycle Tourists Cycling in the Algarve Portugal

The eBike Cycle Tourists have more cycling adventures in the Algarve area of Portugal. Join them to view the fantastic landscapes and interesting towns like Loule, Tavira, Santo Antonia, Cachopo and Faro that they have cycled through on their haibike e-bikes. So far in Portugal the cycle paths have been fantastic and when on the roads the traffic is minimal due to the off-peak season of winter leading up to Christmas. So far they only have one flat tyre to report!

Video -E-Bike Cycle Tourists have now reached 13,000km only 3,047 away from the World Record for E-Bike Long Distance Cycle Touring.

E-Bike Cycle Tourists have now reached 13,000km only 3,047 away from the World Record for E-Bike Long Distance Cycle Touring. Their Haibike xDuro Trekking RX bikes are proving to be extremely reliable and capable of the 20,000km goal. The aim is to clearly demonstrate why electric bicycles in general are the best form of transport – in terms of health, cost and their minimal impact on the environment..