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Brad from Aberdeen on 8/7/2024 4:22:15 PM:

I'm partially disabled and can no longer use my standard bike to run the trail. Is there any legal issues with using my E-bike on the trail?

Patty from Memphis Tn on 8/7/2024 4:41:48 PM:

Get a doctor to write a letter stating that it’s necessary for you to ride an ebike due to your disabilities. Keep it with you all the time. That’s what I do

Bill from Springfield, Illinois on 8/7/2024 5:04:55 PM:

Class 1 e-bikes are legal on the trail. You don’t need any notes from a doctor. Class 1 bikes are ubiquitous on the trail these days. Class 2 and 3 are not allowed. Modified Class 1 are not allowed either but I have seen those too. On my last trip I saw more e-bikes than traditional bikes.

Patty from Memphis Tn on 8/7/2024 5:29:48 PM:

I would still keep a letter from your doctor in your bag. You never know

Eric from KCMO on 8/7/2024 6:48:55 PM:

Brad: you did not specify what type or class of e-bike you have. This is an important distinction when discussing whether e-bikes are allowed. Do you have the type of e-bike that requires you to pedal in order to receive power assist? If yes, you’re good. If you have the type of ebike that has a throttle of some sort than it’s probably against the rules. I’m from the “Show-Me” State, so I’m going to provide some supporting information here in the form of a link to the trail rules and a second link to a news article from this year that describes the new rules. Those new rules allow pedal assist Class One AND they now allow a specific type of Class Three known as Class 3E which is a pedal assist bike that can travel up to 28 mph BUT requires you to pedal in order for it to supply a power boost. I realize Patty is trying to help, but there is not an exception if your Doctor writes you a note…….but you MIGHT get some sympathy and discretion from an authority.

https://www.keloland.com/keloland-com-original/e-bikes-bill-on-mickelson-trail-tabled/

https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/george-s--mickelson-trail/pages/44/

JMM from Nemo on 8/11/2024 12:50:31 PM:

We rented e-bikes in Custer for the day. They are allowed on the trail.

buck from hermosa sd on 8/17/2024 7:21:10 PM:

as long as your bike has pedals its ok ive been checked by trail patrol dozens of times this summer on my aventon aventure 2 a class3 ebike and they do not care as long as it has pedals.

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