There’s no doubt that e-bikes are growing in popularity and here at Skedaddle we’ve seen a huge uptake of e-bikes on our cycle holidays over the past year. We caught up with Skedaddle guide and e-bike fanatic, Steve, to find out more and answer some of your burning questions around e-bikes and how to have ...
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Steve Woods
Steve Woods is Saddle Skedaddle’s Chief Guide and one of the company’s most experienced cycling experts. Having joined the team in the early 2000s, Steve has spent decades leading unforgettable adventures, including more than 50 mountain biking tours through the Scottish Highlands, while also overseeing guide training and bike operations. Known for his mechanical expertise and deep local knowledge, he’s passionate about sharing the joy of cycling and the great outdoors. When he’s not guiding, you’ll often find him riding in the Lake District or raising his herd of goats.
The lowdown on eMTB: A Q&A with our expert
In its short history, the sport of mountain biking has been shaped by a constant flow of technological advances, some of which have stood the test of time while others have been relegated to the vault of ideas that, with hindsight, are laughed about over a cold beer at the end of a summer ride. ...
Our expert’s guide to the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is undeniably one of England’s finest landscapes, home to countless natural treasures. Based just a stone’s throw away from Skedaddles logistic hub, the Lake District is a place we’ve had a strong connection with for many years and one our local team is proud to call home. As England’s biggest National Park it’s become one of the UK’s ...
The lowdown on electric bikes
If you have yet to try an electric bike (e-bike), that may soon change. E-bike sales are on the rise—the number of e-bikes sold in the UK rocketed up by 63% in 2020 versus the year prior according to Mintel—and the evidence points towards serious growth over the coming years. There is absolutely no denying ...