Very sensible idea! I looked it up and saw motorized bicycles are not allowed on recreational trails, but they are legally not the same as a low-powered electric bicycles. The allowed use of the latter on recreational trails seems vague. I wouldn't want to be the one to raise the flag by asking questions and get them banned. Perhaps keeping a low profile and just pedaling is the way to go.
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Every bicycle rider does recognize my NeoJumper is electric without needing to be told, so I do need to be aware I represent an electric bike community. Last week I brought along my saw to clear three trees off different single track, hoping the Epic Tour folks would notice (no one said thanks ... Sigh).
We do need to organize. We do need to support each other. Probably the best place to start is ask the dealer where you purchased your bike.
Best wishes,
Mike
Colorado, USA
All bikes can have the e-assist shut down and powered like a normal bike - should be ok while with a groupmon that particular trailSeems you've got 2 issues
1. The bike club themselves (regardless of where they ride)
2. The specific trail you are showing, that appears to prohibit electric bikes
If the cycling club you wish to join only rides on the Santa Ana River Trail, and if ebikes are not permitted, then there's nothing you can do about that.
This could easily be resolved by now, the posts were from over 4 years ago, August 2015.All bikes can have the e-assist shut down and powered like a normal bike - should be ok while with a groupmon that particular trail