As of July 1, 2025, Colorado Springs has officially opened select urban and regional trails to Class 1 electric bicycles (e-bikes). This marks a significant step in integrating e-mobility into the ...

The author Megan Ramey (left in blue helmet) talking with Oregon State Rep. Jeff Helfrich (white shirt). (Photos courtesy Megan Ramey) This should not be illegal. Written by Megan Ramey, who manages ...

Electric bikes have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now the Deschutes National Forest says it’s time to consider allowing more of them on its trails. Forest officials are considering ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Deschutes National Forest has finalized its plan to allow Class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on most than 160 miles of mountain bike trails for much of the year, except for winter.

Following a delay caused by the recent government shutdown, the U.S. Forest Service approved a plan to allow Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on approximately 161 miles of trail in the Deschutes National ...

The Bureau of Land Management has authorized class 1 e-bikes on more than 200 miles of Moab-area mountain bike trails, finalizing a long-debated decision that takes effect March 1. The Moab Field ...

Last September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB-1271, which redefines and adds to several electric bicycle regulations in the state. Chief among them is a clarification of the ...

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