Manta 5 water bike from New Zealand to Lake Maggiore

A stone’s throw from history to launch an initiative in the direction of sustainable tourism development for the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore. Near the Santana Seaplane Base, Sesto Calende hosted another “first” jump in the 1930s, which served as the “technological gems” that allowed the crossing of the Great Atlantic, the pride of the Italian Air Force. In innovation: the presentation of the Manta 5, an e-water bike that lets the world discover opportunities associated with these new modes of transportation. “An innovation in the name of sustainability, to provide new development opportunities for that tourism sector on our lakes that are preparing for a summer of complete recovery after the severe difficulties resulting from the health alert,” explains the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Fabio Longi.
The presentation was attended by Danilo Frattini, CEO of Aquaride, Eduardo Favarone, Vice Mayor of Sesto Calende, Director of Deligios Anna for Promotion and Business Development, the Varese Chamber of Commerce, as well as sponsor Gianangelo Berni of Naturalboom.
The electric motor and zero emissions make the Manta 5 a completely environmentally friendly vehicle, especially suitable for attracting the enthusiastic crowd to our lakes who want to experience a unique sporting experience, combine it with an interest in sustainability. “That’s why – continues Lunghi – as part of the Varese Sport Commission project, as the Chamber of Commerce, we wanted to give tour operators the opportunity to communicate, among the first, with this real electric bike that allows pedaling on water. For hoteliers, the provision of this facility is … For their visitors it can be an added element of competitiveness.Moreover, there may be an opportunity for young, enterprising to start a potential business.There is also the possibility, for the organizers of sporting events in Varese, to suggest real competitions on an electric bike saddle in the middle of the lake or, in any case, In every watercourse our lands are rich in it. ”
This e-bike was produced in New Zealand and distributed in Italy by Aquaride, and it aims to popularize a new way of visualizing mobility in the water: a high-tech, and at the same time, ecological and magic vehicle. Equipped with a zero-emission electric motor and carbon fiber chips, to make it lighter, the Manta 5 allows you to reproduce the water cycling experience as safely as possible. Plus, its seven levels of pedal assist make it suitable for all levels of athletic training: from the avid athlete level to the novice tourist level.
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