Poll | Do pedal-assist bikes or e-bikes belong on non-motorized trails? – SNEWS
Poll | Do pedal-assist bikes or e-bikes belong on non-motorized trails? SNEWS
The e-bike market is growing rapidly and with that comes a discussion over where exactly riders are allowed to go. We recently published a story about a letter …
The question is in front of policymakers and federal land officials.
The question is in front of policymakers and federal land officials.
The e-bike market is growing rapidly and with that comes a discussion over where exactly riders are allowed to go. We recently published a story about a letter conservancy organizations sent to the NPS, Forest Service, and BLM. We’re also working on a deep dive into the matter and your answers to this poll will help inform our story.
We’re also looking for specialty outdoor shop that carry e-bikes. Please email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com.
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