Coalition Suing Forest Service Over Sneaky Decision to Allow E-Bikes in Tahoe National Forest When the Trump Administration originally moved in August to allow e-bikes on Department of Interior lands, particularly national parks and Bureau of Land Management ground, it did not apply to national forests. However, the boundary is beginning to blur as the Tahoe National Forest has quietly moved to allow e-bikes on 130 miles of trails previously considered “non-motorized.” Related: Invasion […] Cycle CycleBrains | November 21, 2019 0 Comments
New Policy Allows E-Bikes On National Park System Trails National Park Service [NPS] has shaped new policy concerning electric bicycles, or E-bikes. Detailed in a Friday, August 30, announcement, new policy expands recreational opportunities and accessibility. Policy supports Secretary Order 3376, and Secretary’s Order 3366 to create a clear and consistent e-bike policy on all federal lands managed by U.S. Department of Interior as well as increase recreational opportunities […] Cycle Paulie | September 5, 2019 0 Comments
Invasion of the E-Bikes. Coming to a Trail Near You, Maybe. E-bikes are the fastest-growing segment in the cycling industry today. Some companies are reporting that e-bikes account for up to 25% of their annual sales. That’s huge for a category that has really only taken off in the past few years. The bike industry as a whole is struggling, but people really, really want electric bikes. Out for a ride last […] Cycle Mike Lavery | July 19, 2019 14 Comments
Summit County, CO Proposing to Allow E-Bikes on Paved Public Trails E-bikes could be allowed to share the paths with other users in Summit County, CO this summer if a new proposal goes ahead. In what has been hotly debated for years as e-bikes have grown in popularity, electric bicycles are currently permitted on most Summit County routes that regular bicycles can go, except the 56-plus miles of paved trails included in […] CycleBrains | April 19, 2019 0 Comments
E-Bikes : The Future of Biking? Next time you’re doing an epic 30 mile high alpine ride and you get passed by someone who looks like they shouldn’t be there, you might want to take a closer look at his/her drivetrain. E-Bikes have penetrated their way into the mountain bike market, and they’re here to stay. It’s not quite like a motorcycle, but promises to make […] Cycle Guest Author | June 10, 2016 3 Comments
The World’s First Electric Snowboard is Now on the Market You may have seen this coming. The popularity of electric conveyance has been growing for some time. Not just cars and bikes, but e-scooters, e-skateboards, Onewheels, electric hydrofoils, and more. The global market for e-bikes alone is expected to grow to nearly $120 billion by 2030. So, it should come as no shock that you can now be the proud […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 17, 2024 0 Comments
Bike to Ski and Board: A Will and a Way When did the bike to ski and board movement begin? Could it have been the moment someone realized the carbon-powered vehicles we use to transport ourselves to the mountains contradict our intentions? In only a few years, it has become a popular trend to choose pedal power over carbon, with skiers and riders on both coasts biking and hiking to […] Jacqui Davis | October 9, 2023 0 Comments
Solitude Resort, UT, Report: 1st Phase of Brand-New Bike Park Opens With Smooth Trails Through Beautiful Forest Report from Sunday, September 10, 2023 Utah’s newest bike park has arrived. The Solitude Bike Park is officially open and we went up on Sunday to check out the jumps, bumps, drops and fast flow that it has to offer. Phase 1 of Solitude’s new bike park opened with four new downhill mountain bike trails designed by Gravity Logic, adding […] Cycle Martin Kuprianowicz | September 11, 2023 0 Comments