Verbier in July? It can be a surprisingly beautiful break, with Alpine scenery, mountain biking and a photography course some of the benefits of a Swiss ‘coolcation’ Verbier, Switzerland If you’re a (terrible) skier, you’ll know the feeling of sweaty panic that comes with boarding a ski lift with all your cumbersome gear in tow. But let me tell you this — it’s even harder with an e-bike. The gondola is moving swiftly as I heave my bike towards its doors, trying to time the moment where I can shove it into the vestibule and hop in, without causing myself an injury.
I already squashed a rather delicate part of my anatomy as I took the heavy bike up an escalator, and I would rather not squash another. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.
