{"id":3394,"date":"2022-04-20T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/what-to-look-out-for-on-your-1st-ebike-ride-of-the-season\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:45:07","slug":"what-to-look-out-for-on-your-1st-ebike-ride-of-the-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/what-to-look-out-for-on-your-1st-ebike-ride-of-the-season\/","title":{"rendered":"What to look out for on your 1st ebike ride of the season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1st ebike ride of the season and what to watch out for<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I live in the Austrian Alps, so I don\u2019t ride my ebike from Mid-November till mid-April due to the low temperatures and the snow on the roads. Therefore my 1st ebike ride takes a little bit of thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snow can hamper your 1st ebike ride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When I get back on my ebike, I have to ease myself into the \u2018season\u2019; otherwise, I end up with aching muscles and a really sore bum. This is where an ebike comes into its own, as you can use the power as much as you need to shake off the tiredness from underutilised muscles in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting back on my bike after 5 months is always a bit of a challenge. In winter, I do yoga, Alpine skiing and walking; however, the muscles you use on a bike are different, so the 1st few ebike rides can hurt a little. It\u2019s not just about getting on your ebike and off you go. There are other things to consider if you haven\u2019t cycled for a while and it\u2019s springtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before you get on your bike for your 1st ebike ride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you even get on your bike, get it checked before you start using it again after winter. Simple checks like tyre pressure and whether your brakes work you can do yourself.\u00a0 However, changing brake pads, a broken spoke or replacing a chain might be best left to the professionals. If there is a squeak or a grinding noise anywhere on your bike, that means it needs attention. Don\u2019t leave that noise to worsen, as it will only cost you more in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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charge your battery before your 1st ebike ride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Battery charged?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Charge your battery. It is recommended by Bosch that you leave your battery half charged if you are not using it for a period of time, which is what I do over the winter. So make sure you charge it up full before heading off on your first trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are anything like me, you will have forgotten what to take on an ebike ride. I always forget something in the beginning, even after checking my list!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n