A cycle hire company in Cheltenham is offering free test rides on its electronic bikes to celebrate National Bike Week.

The Bicycle Hub said anyone was welcome to visit its premises next to Cheltenham railway station on Gloucester Road to find out why the 21st century bikes are becoming increasingly popular.

The hub is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10am and 5pm, with special extra opening hours until 7pm on Thursday, 15 June and Friday, 16 June as part of National Bike Week (10-18 June).

A small, compact electric motor powered by a battery is attached to the bike frame and provides extra assistance when pedalling.

The cyclist chooses one out of five settings, according to how much added power they want from the motor, and can switch between these just like gears.

The motor is small and lightweight and, because it's sealed, requires no maintenance and is reliable.

The bikes available at the Bicycle Hub have a 10Ah or 16Ah 36-volt battery, which allows 25 or 45 miles between charges.

With the help of the motor, the bicycles can travel up to 15.5 miles per hour, and the battery is charged simply by plugging it into a normal household socket.

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