This beginner tester session is designed All our sessions will depart from our Adventure Hub at Bike & Boot Inns, Hope Road,  Hope Valley, S33 0AL at 10am..  

We will run a morning sessions departing at 10am.  Each session will last for approximately 3 hours.

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday – please contact us for alternative date options if these don’t fit with your stay or you wish to discuss a private course.

Please ensure you arrive around 09:30 to allow bike set up and familiarisation.

After a familiarisation of the ebikes, which will ensure everyone safely understands how to use the controls and power assist as we want to make sure everyone is  confident and safe before setting off.  

As a group we will guide you on an easy small ride out to the scenic Ladybower reservoir looked after by our professional guide where you’ll get to experience the thrill of electric mountain biking in the magnificent Hope Valley surrounded by stunning countryside with views of the reservoirs, incredible woodland and moorlands.

Sample top of the range Mondraker ebikes making easy work of the hills, letting you enjoy the scenery of

• Duration: Approx 90-120 min ride dependant on group speed.
• Rider Capacity: 8
• Type of terrain: Road, gravel tracks and disused railway.

Family with children over the age of 14.

Unfortunately it is UK law that under 14 are not allowed to ride ebikes on public roads.

Groups of friends, or solo riders.

For those curious over riding an ebike and you don’t want to be riding all day on one of our longer tours or adventures.

For those wanting to see the amazing countryside we have straight from the hotel door, that we can reach quicker than on foot.

You are welcome to bring your own helmet, please make sure its kite mark certified.  We do have helmets that are free with each bike hire – we have junior and adult sizes. 

You will need to bring photographic ID on the day (driving licence and passport)

Appropriate outdoor footwear and clothing for conditions on the day.  Please be aware the weather can be very changeable in the Peaks so include for if the weather changes. 

Recommended items to bring along, but not necessary (these can make your ride more comfortable): gloves, eye wear (the bikes do have front mudguards but they won’t stop everything).

To be able to take part, you must be able to ride a bike prior to the taster sessions (its not a learn to ride course, see up and coming courses coming soon)

There will be a short section of road to cycle on with the majority being off road, so you must be a confident rider and be fit and healthy being able to pedal a bike for around 90 mins.

You’re over eighteen unless with an adult.  The minimum legal age for riding an ebike is fourteen years of age.

You will be fit and healthy and be able to complete our heathly declaration waiver

During the familiarisation if we feel you are unable to safely control the bike we reserve the right to not allow you to ride and only 50% of the costs will be refunded

Our fleet of high end Mondraker Chaser adult ebikes come with 625 & 750Wh batteries.  

For children or smaller adults (weight limits will apply) we have our Mondraker F-Play 26″ bikes with 250Wh batteries and powerful hub driven motor systems.

Once you’ve booked your space on the session, we’ll contact you for the heights of your party and allocate the bikes accordingly.

We have a number of bikes over different sizes, and will ensure every is sized correctly for comfort and safety.  Should the sizes be booked out we can look to agree and earlier or later session or another day if necessary)

Secure payment with our online booking system, via Stripe which is 3D secure.

We accept most major credit and debit cards.

We do not accept cash or over the phone payments.

Payment can be made on the day if space is available we would process the payment using Stripe with a physical card only. No tap and pay facilities.