Discover Eindhoven with an E-fatbike Tour by Elize Grootes
We used to be in Eindhoven quite often. For our annual weekend with friends, carnival and for activities with the children, but never before have we discovered this vibrant city of lights by bike. Actually, we hadn’t seen much of the area either. We therefore thought it would be fun to do the E-fatbike Tour of City Tours Eindhoven .
City Tours Eindhoven – passion for Eindhoven
It was a short drive from The Hague and on arrival we wondered if we were in the right place. The navigation took us to the middle of a residential area. However, we already saw the fat bikes and the email indicated “home office”! The company is run by two real Eindhoven residents with a passion for travel and their beautiful city. We were explained how to use the fat bikes, the web app and what to do in case of a breakdown.
The E-fatbike Tour through Eindhoven
Then our bike ride started! Via a handy web app you can easily follow the route and get information about 16 different stops in the area. You determine the pace of the tour yourself. Along the way you can decide to deviate from the route, settle down at one of the indicated catering establishments or choose something yourself. The tour of approximately 45 km is a nice mix of nature and city. It takes you past old farms, forests and parks and highlights of Eindhoven.
The weather was beautiful and we therefore decided to have a drink on the terrace at ‘t Boshuys shortly after the start of our bike ride. By the way, you can drink the locally brewed specialty beer ‘Strijder’ here, which is a tribute to all the people who risked their lives for our liberation during the Second World War. It is possible to take a look at the small brewery next to the brasserie.
We continued our way through a park, past graffiti artworks and colored houses. Very nice to learn more about the stops through the information you are given in the app. At Strijp S, an old industrial area of Philips which has now grown into a hip and creative part of the city, we made another stop for an ice cream and waffle. The food here also smelled very good!
Via the Philips stadium, the light tower, small boutiques, the city brewery and atmospheric terraces, we arrive back at the end point. We enjoyed discovering new places, despite the fact that we have been to Eindhoven many times!
Effortlessly cycling 45 km
The fat bikes cycle very well (we thought!). There can be 1 person on the fatbike, or an adult with a child up to 12 years old. The condition is that he can sit well independently. From 12 years or 140 cm, the fat bike can be driven independently (if accompanied by an adult). By pedaling slowly you can drive a maximum of 25km per hour, there is no throttle. Without much effort you can cycle the 45km route. The bikes also have a handy holder for your phone, great for navigating! In addition, they come with a lock and alarm, for when you go somewhere to drink, eat or shop.
The price includes the route and rental of the fat bike (children on the back are free). You agree on a time at what time you want to start (between 10.30 and 12.00) and return the bike between 17.00 and 18.00. The battery lasts a long time, after our trip it was halfway, more than enough for your day out!
It was a successful day!
Click here to view the tour or to make a booking, fun guaranteed!
Photos’ credits: OpstapmetLisa/Elize Grootes
Source: https://opstapmetlisa.nl/eindhoven-ontdekken-met-een-e-fatbike-tour/
