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PeopleForBikes.org With an e-bike, bicyclists can ride more often, farther, and for more trips. Electric bicycles are designed to be as safe as traditional bicycles, do not compromise consumer safety, and benefit bicyclists who may be discouraged from riding a traditional bicycle due to limited physical fitness, age, disability or convenience. » : L A C O L Consult your local land management agency. » STATE: E-bikes are allowed in all 42 Colorado State Parks where bicycles are permitted. Contact Colorado State Parks for more information. » : L A R E D E F On federal lands, eMTBs are considered motorized vehicles and have access to motorized trails. Contact the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Regional Office or the BLM Colorado State Office for more information. COLORADO’S E-BIKE LAW FOR TRAILS » On federal, state, county and local trails, e-mountain bike (eMTB) access varies significantly. » Generally, any natural surface trail that is designated as open to both motorized and non-motorized uses is also open to eMTBs. » eMTBs may not be allowed on trails managed for non-motorized activities. » e d i R . r a e l c n u e r a s e l u r l a c o l e h t e r e h w s a e r a n i B T M e r u o y e d i r t o n o D legally and only on authorized trails to show that mountain bikers are responsible trail users. » c fi i c e p s o t s s e c c a t u o b a r e g a n a m d n a l l a c o l r u o y k s a , t b u o d n i n e h W trails. Local land rules change frequently. eMTB GUIDELINES » Hartman Rocks Big Loop Gunnison | 30.3 miles » Golden Gate Full Pull Golden | 24.6 miles » Monarch Crest Salida | 14.5 miles » Sidewinder Montrose | 18.6 miles » Lake Pueblo State Park Pueblo | 24 miles GREAT eMTB RIDES IN COLORADO COLORADO’S E-BIKE LAW FOR THE ROAD * The following Colorado laws are referenced: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-1-102 (28.5); § 42-4-1412; § 42-4-111. Learn more at PeopleForBikes.org » Blogs and webinars » E-bike laws around the country » E-bike statistics and research » Buying guide » Retailer materials » eMTB management resources » A map of great eMTB rides at peopleforbikes.org/emtb » eMTB “Adventures” at peopleforbikes.org/e-bikes CHECK OUT COLORADO’S E-BIKE LAW CO » E-bikes are regulated like bicycles. The same rules of the road apply to both e-bikes and human-powered bicycles. » E-bikes are not subject to the registration, licensing, or insurance requirements that apply to motor vehicles. » Colorado designates three classes of e-bikes: • s e d i v o r p t a h t r o t o m a h t i w d e p p i u q e e l c y c i B : 1 s s a l C assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches 20 mph. • Class 2: Bicycle equipped with a throttle-actuated motor, that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches 20 mph. • e c n a t s i s s a s e d i v o r p t a h t r o t o m a h t i w d e p p i u q e e l c y c i B : 3 s s a l C only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches 28 mph. » Helmets are required for riders of Class 3 e-bikes under 21 years of age. Persons under 16 years of age may not ride a Class 3 e-bike. There are certain access restrictions for Class 3 e-bike riders. » Local governments have the authority to restrict the use of e-bikes under motor power on bike paths. When in doubt, check with your town, city, or county for local rules and regulations. In many states, e-bikes are regulated under antiquated laws primarily aimed at combustion engine vehicles such as mopeds or scooters. PeopleForBikes is clarifying state laws governing the use of e-bikes in the U.S. Every state’s law is different, but the objective is to ensure that low-speed e-bikes are regulated similarly to traditional, human-powered bicycles.
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With an e-bike, bicyclists can ride more often, farther, and for more trips.
Electric bicycles are designed to be as safe as traditional bicycles, do not compromise consumer safety, and benefit bicyclists who may be discouraged from riding a traditional bicycle due to limited physical fitness, age, disability or convenience.
» :LACOL Consult your local land management agency.
» STATE: E-bikes are allowed in all 42 Colorado State Parks where bicyclesare permitted. Contact Colorado State Parks for more information.
» :LAREDEF On federal lands, eMTBs are considered motorized vehiclesand have access to motorized trails. Contact the US Forest ServiceRocky Mountain Regional Office or the BLM Colorado State Office formore information.
COLORADO’S E-BIKE LAW FOR TRAILS » On federal, state, county and local trails, e-mountain bike (eMTB) access
varies significantly.
» Generally, any natural surface trail that is designated as open to bothmotorized and non-motorized uses is also open to eMTBs.
» eMTBs may not be allowed on trails managed for non-motorized activities.
» ediR .raelcnu era selur lacol eht erehw saera ni BTMe ruoy edir ton oD legally and only on authorized trails to show that mountain bikers areresponsible trail users.
» cfiiceps ot ssecca tuoba reganam dnal lacol ruoy ksa ,tbuod ni nehW trails. Local land rules change frequently.
eMTB GUIDELINES
» Hartman Rocks Big LoopGunnison | 30.3 miles
» Golden Gate Full PullGolden | 24.6 miles
» Monarch CrestSalida | 14.5 miles
» SidewinderMontrose | 18.6 miles
» Lake Pueblo State ParkPueblo | 24 miles
GREAT eMTB RIDES IN COLORADO
COLORADO’S E-BIKE LAW FOR THE ROAD
* The following Colorado laws are referenced: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-1-102 (28.5); § 42-4-1412; § 42-4-111.
Learn more at PeopleForBikes.org» Blogs and webinars
» E-bike laws around the country
» E-bike statistics and research
» Buying guide
» Retailer materials
» eMTB management resources
» A map of great eMTB rides at peopleforbikes.org/emtb
» eMTB “Adventures” at peopleforbikes.org/e-bikes
CHECK OUT
COLORADO’S E-BIKE LAW CO
» E-bikes are regulated like bicycles. The same rules of the roadapply to both e-bikes and human-powered bicycles.
» E-bikes are not subject to the registration, licensing, orinsurance requirements that apply to motor vehicles.
» Colorado designates three classes of e-bikes:• sedivorp taht rotom a htiw deppiuqe elcyciB :1 ssalC
assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases toprovide assistance when the e-bike reaches 20 mph.• Class 2: Bicycle equipped with a throttle-actuated motor, that
ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches 20 mph.
• ecnatsissa sedivorp taht rotom a htiw deppiuqe elcyciB : 3 ssalC only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistancewhen the e-bike reaches 28 mph.
» Helmets are required for riders of Class 3 e-bikes under 21 years ofage. Persons under 16 years of age may not ride a Class 3 e-bike.There are certain access restrictions for Class 3 e-bike riders.
» Local governments have the authority to restrict the use of e-bikesunder motor power on bike paths. When in doubt, check with yourtown, city, or county for local rules and regulations.
In many states, e-bikes are regulated under antiquated laws primarily aimed at combustion engine vehicles such as mopeds or scooters. PeopleForBikes is clarifying state laws governing the use of e-bikes in the U.S. Every state’s law is different, but the objective is to ensure that low-speed e-bikes are regulated similarly to traditional, human-powered bicycles.
