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About Electric Bikes
An electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike, is a bicycle with an electric motor used to power the vehicle. They use rechargeable batteries and can travel up to 15 to 20 miles per hour (24 to 32 km/h). Depending on the laws of the country in which they are sold, in some markets they are rapidly replacing traditional bikes and motorcycles. In many parts of the world, electric bicycles are classified as bicycles rather than motor vehicles, so they are not subject to the more stringent laws regarding certification and operation of motor vehicles. Electric bicycles are one type of motorized bicycle. However, electric bicycles are defined separately and treated as a specific vehicle type in many areas of legal jurisdiction.
Electric bicycle usage worldwide has experienced rapid growth since 1998. It is estimated that there were roughly 120 million e-bikes in China as of early 2010, and sales are expanding rapidly in India, the United States of America, the Netherlands and Switzerland. A total of 700,000 electric bicycles were sold in Europe in 2010, up from 200,000 in 2007 and 500,000 units in 2009. Electric bikes can be a useful part of cardiac rehabilitation programme's, since health professionals will often recommend a stationary bike be used in the early stages of these. Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation programmes can reduce deaths in people with coronary heart disease by around 27% and a patient may feel safer progressing from stationary bikes to electric bikes. They require less cardiac exertion for those who have experienced heart problems.
What's:
Off the Beaten Path
When people think of Paris, magnificent buildings and monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Grand Palais usually comes to mind. But did you know that the city once consisted of quaint villages interconnected by narrow, winding medieval streets? Although the city has greatly changed over the centuries, there are still many neighborhoods that contain charming reminders of times gone by.
What does a delectable mixture of epicurean food shops and vibrant markets, sprinkled with iconic Parisian landmarks give you? The perfect gourmet experience!
Visiting a typical Parisian market is an experience that will make your senses tingle with delight. You will make your way through a sea of booths, listening to the friendly banter of vendors as they sell their colorful mosaic of fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, meats, breads and wine. Want a taste? No problem! Join us as we take you to some of Paris's finest bakeries, butchers and cheese shops located amongst chic boutiques, famous restaurants and charming backstreets. You will taste flakey croissants, delectable pastry masterpieces, perfectly balanced chocolates, creamy cheeses, silken fois gras and more.
We have carefully selected some of the finest markets, bakeries, cheese, wine, and chocolate stores in each route.
Tours & Activities by Theme:
Paris Electric Bike Tours
Experience Paris in a fun and eco-friendly way on an electric bike. You will be able to effortlessly maneuver through quaint backstreets, chic avenues and picturesque hills with ease thanks to a battery operated electric motor.
Be on the lookout as hidden vineyards and a 300 year old windmill seem to appear out of nowhere. No matter which route you choose, your journey will be filled with exciting discoveries and panoramic views of Paris.
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Half Day Private Guided Tours
Departures: Monday through Saturday
Time: 10:00am OR 3:00pm
Duration : 3.5 hrs
Cost: 225€ per group of 1 to 4 people + bike rental -
Approx 15€ pp.
Monday 3pm only: Head West - Eiffel Tower/Trocadero/Passy/Auteuil
Tuesday: Head East - Viaduct des Arts/ Marche Aligre / Bercy / Bagnolet / Menilmontant
Wednesday: Head North - Montmartre/Batignolles/Nouvelle Athenes
Thursday: Head South - Gentilly/ Ivry /Butte aux Cailles / Parc Montsouris
Friday. Picture Perfect Tour - Left Bank / Isle St. Louis / Marais.
Saturday. Step Back in Time - Want to experience what it was like to be a a gladiator fighting in an arena? How about re-tracing the footsteps of the French revolutionaries? Join us as we explore these historical events and much more...
Route 1. Medieval Paris - Luxembourg Gardens/Eglise Saint Germain des Pres/Notre Dame
Route 2. Classical Paris - Eiffel Tower/Opera Garnier/Arch de Triomphe/Alex anger III Bridge/Grand Palais
Route 3. WWII Liberation of France
Route 4. French Revolution - famous cafe where the revolution began/the locations of where the Bastille and Madame guillotine once stood/ Tuileries Gardens.
