WIN SOME PEDAL POWER
19 April 2002
WIN SOME PEDAL POWER
HERES your chance to win a prize which could help you get around the farm, provide hours of fun and is very environmentally-friendly to boot.
Yes, farmers weekly has teamed up with Powabyke to offer two lucky winners an electric bike, each worth nearly £650.
Cheap to run and fun to ride, the five-speed Euro Powabyke brings all the benefits of traditional cycling without the effort.
Electronic controls allow the rider to switch between power mode (no pedalling required) and pedal assist mode (when an electric motor assists pedalling).
Powered by rechargeable batteries, it costs about 1.5p/mile to run and has a range of 20 miles/charge at 15mph.
Thousands of Powabykes have already been sold to ordinary people, plus local authorities and police forces, who use them as a practical alternative form of transport.
They are a great addition to farm transport and ideal for rural dwellers. Whether youre shuttling between outlying bits of land, getting into the village or clocking up the miles along farm tracks, they could be the answer to your problems.
One farmer who uses a Powabyke is Wyn Evans of St Davids, Swansea. He runs a camp site and is constantly going between the farm and the camp site which are about a third of a mile apart. "I can be doing that up to 10 times a day. The Powabyke saves time and energy," says Mr Evans.
Mr Evans also uses it when crossing fields and for travelling along cattle tracks when moving electric fences. "Plus, I farm organically and try to portray a green image."
Powabykes are also ideal for recreational use – bringing the chance to get out in the countryside for you, your family or kids.
Two people whove been riding Powabykes for recreation since the beginning of the year are Denise and Nicholas Debemaid of Tonbridge, Kent.
"The battery is brilliant when you are struggling on the inclines. We can go a lot further – we can do 20-odd miles quite easily," says Mrs Debemaid. "Were just waiting for the warmer weather now so we can go out on them even more!"
Powabykes Keith Palmer says: "The uses for Powabyke are endless and all without the strain of pedalling.
"People who never thought theyd ride again are riding to work, school, college, library, local shops and even to the local pub!"
Farmlife readers have the chance to try Powabykes for themselves through entering our competition. We have two new five-speed Euro Powabykes to give away. Available in classic or mountain-style and two sizes – with 24in or 26in wheels – our prize bikes come in a choice of four different metallic paint finishes.
So why dont you make your contribution to efficient and greener transport, by having a go at winning one of these "pollution solutions"?
To enter all you have to do is answer the simple question on the coupon.
The senders of the first two correct answers drawn after the closing date – Fri Apr 26, 2002 – will win the prizes. Usual rules apply. No correspondence can be entered into and the editors decision is final. Photocopied entry coupons will not be accepted.
Remember, you wont need a licence to ride your Powabyke, parking is free and anyone over 14 can use them on public roads. Plus, you wont have to pay insurance or road tax.
Whether you win or not, Farmlife readers have the chance to save £50 when they purchase a Powabyke from a local dealer. Simply tick the box on the coupon and your £50 discount voucher will be sent to you direct.
• For more details or a catalogue, call Powabyke on 01225-443737 or check out the web-site www.powabyke.com
WIN A POWABYKE
How far can a Powabyke travel at 15mph on one charge?
A 5 miles
B 10 miles
C 20 miles
Please tick one answer.
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Please send me a Powabyke £50 discount voucher.
Complete and send to:Powabyke Competition, farmers weekly, Quadrant House,
The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5AS
to arrive no later than Fri, Apr 26 2002.