I haven't been on a bike since I was about 12 years old, which was almost a decade ago.
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When I decided to go on a guided tour along Lake Burley Griffin and up to the National Arboretum on an electric bike, I thought I was going to bite off more than I could chew.
Graham Tupper, who runs Canberra Urban Adventures, said anyone, with any fitness level, could do the electric bike tours.
I was a bit skeptical.
But as the saying goes - like riding a bike, I was up on two wheels in no time - well, after a few minor incidents.
After a quick run-through on how the bikes worked and a practice ride, we were off taking in the views of Lake Burley Griffin.
The speed of the electric bike was terrifying at first. I kept it on the lowest speed and when I was comfortable I increased the speed and barely had to peddle.
About an hour into the ride, I decided to add the National Arboretum to my list as part of my "create your own tour".
For anyone who has tried to go up to the arboretum, whether in a car, on a bike or walking, you'll know that it's a steep hill. From the bottom to top it's only about 1.7 kilometres, but it's a testing trip, even if you have excellent fitness.
The arboretum is home to 44,000 rare, endangered and significant trees from around the world and Australia and is located six kilometres from the city centre.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to walk from the main entrance at the bottom of the hill to the top of Dairy Farmers Hill. On a normal bike, the ride would take about 15 minutes for a person with moderate fitness levels.
With the help of the electric bike, I was at the top of the hill in about six minutes. I didn't have to pedal as much, I wasn't puffing and didn't have a single drop of sweat.
It was a breeze.
The tour provides helmets and instructions before taking off and mainly sticks to cycle paths. The bikes have a handle bar for any valuables.
For anyone with children, a FollowMe Tandem can be attached to the electric bike, which allows children who are not 100 per cent with their riding skills or get tired during the tour to be towed.
Canberra Urban Adventures also offers guided pedal kayak tours on the lake.
The verdict: After three hours on the bike, my legs were not sore - I literally didn't pedal for half the time. I got to take in the sites of Canberra, go to places a car wouldn't allow access to and enjoy the fresh air. The only downside - my bottom was very sore. But I'd definitely do it again.
Details: For more information see: canberraurbanadventures.com