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With many towns and cities suffering from their fair share of air pollution and parking problems, innovative company Powabyke Ltd. are encouraging people to take action now and seriously consider a cleaner and greener alternative.

The benefits of electric bikes Managing Director Nick Child believes the range of Powascooters and Powabykes offer an easy, green and viable solution for many urban motorists, and being cheap to run and free to park, are also easy on the pocket. He says: “I think everyone wants to do their bit to help ease the problems in terms of air and noise pollution as well as the parking nightmare, but not many people are aware of the alternatives that are available. Electric scooters and bikes give riders many benefits, and for towns and cities they are ideal – there are no exhaust fumes, they’re quiet and relaxing to ride and they don’t cost the earth – literally!”

“There are no exhaust fumes, they’re quiet and relaxing to ride and they don’t cost the earth – literally!”

Low running cost Powabyke’s purpose-designed electric bikes offer all the benefits of traditional cycling, transforming the lives of people looking for an inexpensive, reliable and carefree way of getting from A to B. The running cost is incredibly low: about 1.5 pence per mile. With a range of around 20 miles per charge and a regulated top speed of 15mph, Powabykes can be used without any form of license, and parking is free!

To Enter For your chance to win one of these stylish, eco electric bikes, complete and send back the form on page 71.

For information on the range or to find your nearest dealer go to powabyke.com or tel 01225 44 37 37

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Get close to nature Set in a peaceful valley on the edge of Bristol, Willsbridge Mill is an impressively restored 19th Century corn mill, within a stunning 22-acre nature reserve. With its environmental education programmes, out-door classrooms and many walking trails, Willsbridge Mill is a great place for kids to learn about nature and simply enjoy the natural environment. Check out the Wildlife Trusts events for families taking place during the summer holidays at forestofavon.org.uk

Enjoy the art The immensely popular Bristol to Bath Railway Path provides a tranquil walking and cycling path between the two cities, perfect for families. This path begins in the historic port of Bristol, and passes via Mangotsfield, Warmley and Saltford before arriving in the heart of Bath. The route features many attractions: sculptures (including a drinking giant!) and working steam engines at the old train station at Bitton. You’ll find ideal stopping points for drinks and snacks at Bitton and Warmley Stations, or you could enjoy a pub lunch at Saltford.

Green Travel In the second of our series of family bike trails we take a ride down a disused railway path that starts in Bristol and winds up in historic Bath

Experience the vibrant city accommodation with the YHA’s Bristol hostel, located in a prime position on the quayside. Recommended as one of the association’s family-friendly spots this imaginatively converted warehouse is within a mile of the start of the cycle path. Guests can also enjoy the friendly caféé on the ground floor or check out nearby Bordeaux Quay for sumptuous food and a real commitment to sustainability. For more information on the hostel contact yha.org.uk or 0870 770 5726 and for Bordeaux Quay see bordeaux-quay. co.uk or 0117 906 5550

Learn about biodiversity Visitors to ‘At Bristol’ are able to explore the extraordinary diversity of the natural world through a series of interactive exhibits this summer. ‘Biodiversity – What on Earth is It’ aims to explain the science and the ethics of biodiversity. Families can also get active with LoveSport, celebrating sporting bodies and minds or find out more about health, identity, and evolution at the Inside DNA, exhibition. See at-bristol.org.uk or tel 0845 345 1235.

Great local organic food

Treat yourselves to a hearty breakfast at the award winning Better Food caféé, market and eco store situated in the heart of Bristol before your ride. With a menu ranging from a full vegan breakfast to a tasty mezze plate you’re sure to find something to tempt you and much of the produce is grown and produced locally, salads and vegetables from the cafe’s Walled Garden in Wrington, nr Bristol. Afterwards stock up on organic snacks from the market and browse the range of products on offer in the eco store. Find out more at betterfood.co.uk or tel: 0117 935 1725

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