Rec Sites and Trails announces e-bike policy

By Dan Falloon
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Recreation Sites and Trails BC released its province-wide e-bike policy on April 24, and it will apply to some trails in the Sea to Sky. The policy will allow for Class 1 e-bikes (where the motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedalling and stops at a speed of 32 km/h) and motor-assisted cycles (similar to a Class 1 in its 32 km/h restriction, but has a power output that does not exceed 500 watts, and the motor must disengage when the rider stops pedalling, releases the accelerator or applies the brake) on established recreational trails for non-motorized use unless e-bikes are specifically prohibited.…

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May 4, 2019

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