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Electric bikes available for hire in England

Vocabulary

the clue is in

the information which will help you discover the truth can be found in

a battery-powered motor

a motor (as found in cars or motorbikes) which runs by being connected to a battery

the effort

the physical movement required

a molehill

a small mound of earth found in a field, which has been left behind by an animal called a mole. Here, used because its size is very small when compared to a mountain

pushes

moves or propels

headwinds

winds which blow in the opposite direction to the way you are moving

sweaty

drops of liquid (or sweat) covering your skin, because you are very hot

recharge

to fill up or replenish the energy or power source

last

continue, or remain in good condition

trail

route through the countryside which has been specially marked for walkers or cyclists