Do you think ebikes should be allowed on public lands? Leave a comment on the link in the description and here to let me know!

I'm Henry H Williams III, I'm 74 years old I own a ebike ,I approve of riding on all trails! National parks etc. Thanks from an old man.

As a retired State Park Manager and ebike rider, I was glad to comment in support of ebike use in these federal areas. Most park areas are unaware of how many ebikes are being ridden in their areas. Glad to see the Federal Park and Land areas looking into the issue and hopefully they will get overwhelming positive support of ebike access.

I’m 71 years old and recently retired, always liked riding but as I get older I like the peace of mind that I can stay independent and the ebike gives me that. Thanks for all the information on Parks and BLM land.

Thank you so much for this information I am a grandma...young at heart but you are right riding a ebike has changed my life I could not get outside because ,my area has hills! Being outside has changed the way I think, and feel.

Great news for us senior citizens who can't use our public lands without assistance. Just purchased my ebike and looking forward to new adventures on our public lands.

Thank for sharing this...I’ve been following this issue for a year!! As a disabled veteran I highly endorse this BLM change. Many of us “need” the pedal assist to get out there and enjoy the road, land or trails. I just added my comments to the BLM site and there were over 500 comments!!! Way to go!

Thanks, Everyone who owns an e-bike. We need to all band together in support of the use of our bikes the older we get the more we can appreciate the usefulness of an E-Bike physically, mentally with an improved quality of life with access to things and places that are totally out of reach. Unless you go gas.

I made my comment. I am 70. It would be discriminatory to stop me riding because of my age.

Done and shared. Now sitting at 600 comments. Yes 1000% think e-bikes should have FULL ACCESS to Public Lands. I would also say we need a nation eBike Club. Plus local Bike Clubs with their aging rider membership should help with access.

I have a question for Bolton Ebikes and The Bolton Ebikes Community and for cyclist in general. What harm have ebikes caused to warrant these unfavorable policies and restrictions?

Thank you for bringing this up. I posted my opinion and look forward to seeing what their decision is. I live in KS and will buy an ebike soon, so my daughter and I will be able to go cycling this summer. Your podcasts are interesting, not too long and informative. I have learned a lot while watching your videos. Being new to ebikes and fat tire bikes I appreciate your information. Thank you.

Thanks for the info. I will definitely provide a comment. As I get older and try to keep up with the kids e-bikes are a great way to get out and enjoy a family ride.

Kyle, thanks for bringing this to our attention. I have submitted my support. Interesting how all these separate agencies and bureaus can generate this much paperwork versus just one universal rule that could simply define ebikes one time and state that they will be treated the same as regular bikes by the entire federal government. Guess that would be too easy😊

Thanks for calling this out. Will be sure to share with my audience as well.

I just finished leaving my comments on the BLM Site. I am a Canadian however who has made a lot of use of BLM land for Biking, I purchased my first Ebike after a major operation over the winter. I can no longer use and trails without Pedal Assist, It appears that there are a lot of use seniors that still want to ride there trails.

My wife and I don't have ebikes yet, but when we do it would be great to be able to go more places with them, especially for my wife she has health issues that physically limit her from hiking and regular mountain biking, I am all for evoking in our parks and forests. I think your video is appropriate and timely.

I am 68 and have really enjoyed my ebike. What a difference it has made

Glad to help out with Ebike promotion. Thank you for making us aware of this opportunity to increase the options for all Ebikers.

Well I turned 76 this year and a heart ❤ attack July of 2020. I have traded for E trikes, hope to receive mid Feb.

I'm fifty-seven years young, I own an ebike and I also agree that electric bikes should be allowed in National Parks and on public lands, as long as users use common sense, courtesy, follow the rules and the law, stay on designated roads and trails, keep the land clean of your garbage, clean up after yourselves and preserve what's left of our Mother Earth. I have busted knees, as well as spina bifida occulta which causes a lot of pain in my lower back and I could not ride a regular bike anymore, so I bought an electric-assist bike, and it has helped me to stay active and allowed me to at least get SOME exercise and allows me to get out of doors on a regular basis. I have several old injuries from many years ago that have wreaked havoc on my body over the years as I have aged. National Parks and public lands are some of the places where we as taxpaying Americans can get away from each other and get back to nature. I can't walk too well and I certainly can't do any backpacking anymore, so being able to use an electric-assist bike in National Parks and on Public TAXPAYER-FUNDED and OWNED lands is a no-brainer. And technically, electric bikes are actually powered by MOTORS, therefore, factually, they ARE motor vehicles. Motorcycles that use ENGINES are misnamed and have been misnamed for DECADES. Motorcycles really should be called enginecycles, but apparently, someone didn't like that term, so enginecycles were misnamed most likely on purpose. It's either that, or when powered bicycles were first powered, they may very well have been powered by MOTORS and thus the name "motorcycle" was appropriately applied, but then as enginecycles came into popularity, it appears that the original name stuck even though the classification and nomenclature are incorrect.

Hi, got right on that , thanks for the heads up ! We have spent most of our life on ta trails, no matter which activity we are involved in , hiking, biking or horses , we get off the trail as a common courtesy . We need to share and support each other , or , soon they will kick all of off all trails , thanks again . Judd H.

Thanks for the information it is very helpful! Kim and I really enjoy our foldable bike we purchased from you and ride them all around the Central Coast. I commented on the BLM website supporting the changes and hope all of your viewers do also.

This is a great public service announcement so to speak. I have been watching your videos for awhile now. You earned a sub today and I will definitely make a comment on the BLM website.

Watching this in 2022. Just got my electric bike with plans to take it camping with me. I rode alot when younger, but had to quit as I got older. I am so thankful someone was smart enough to think these up. I'm riding again, n look forward to riding in the parks n forests.

Great topic! I think you presented the issue very clearly and passionately. Thanks for all you do for us users!

I bought my wife an ebike and now she enjoys riding with me on trails. Too many people don't consider the needs of others.

Just commented on the website. It seems to me this might also be an Americans with Disability Act violation.

Doing research about ebikes, and came across your channel. Been binge watching all of your videos and have gained more knowledge from you than anyone or anywhere else. Thank you for this channel!!! I'm mainly looking for a bike to ride on our greenway which is pretty much flat and paved, only a few very minor elevation changes. I need something to keep up with my daughter so she doesn't out run me. I need something comfortable but I still want it to look good. I have subscribed, and will keep up with your future videos as I am most interested in your 1,000 Watt Mid-Drive Fat Bike with the larger battery. I hope it comes back in stock soon, it's been an interesting time with the Corona Virus. Anyway, thank you again for your channel and all the information. You have the heart of a teacher, which is the best way to sell people what the need, or want.

I’m almost 70. Yesterday, 5-May-22, two Colorado Black Canyon National Park rangers told me I couldn’t ride my Segway. I use it to ride up stream to fly fish. I asked how much the ticket was if I didn’t stop usage and was told $130 with mandatory court appearance which would be within 30 days, I told them to go ahead and write me a ticket because I wanted to contest the law by writing my representatives. They asked if I had any disability? I told them I don’t have any disability that any other 70YO man doesn’t have, maybe a little Arthritis here and there. They then told me to go ahead and use the Segway!!! THEY WOULDNT WRITE ME A TICKET!!!

Thank You!!!! I really appreciate you putting this out!! I used your link to leave my comment in favor of. I will pass this information along to my friends. Stay safe!!! And I thank you again!!! Best Regards, Cesar Lomibao

Thank you so much for that info and link. I just bought my first ebike and will not be riding over 10 mph. I just need to move my legs and get out to enjoy some fresh air. Recooperating from hip surgery and need to move my legs for rehabilitation. Was a regular off trail hiker before my injury. I am so excited to get my bike and inhale some fresh air.

As an 82 years old Vietnam Vet my E-bike helps me stay in shape. I enjoy riding a bike again since I now own one and it should be allowed wherever regular bikes are allowed.

As a mountain biker (bike commuter, and ebike owner) near lots of well known trails on BLM land, I'm a bit torn on their use in every instance where regular bikes are allowed. I certainly think there are some places they should be allowed, and a blanket ban probably isn't appropriate. I do worry however about straining already stressed trails systems though. As a somewhat related aside, I'd love to see how we as citizens can advocate for better cycling infrastructure nationally and locally. This shutdown has made it obvious to me that way more people would use their bikes if they felt safe to do so, our transportation system is just so biased for vehicles that folks are essentially asked to put their lives at risk to bike somewhere and that can't be the best we can do as a society.

I haven't been able to help anyone, even myself, since 2015. But I grew up hunting and fishing BLM land in Montana and I would love it if I could ride those areas on a ebike. I've hiked many miles in that area and a person could see so much more on a ebike.

I will be 72 this year so it is probably time for me to look into getting an e-bike. I have ridden bikes on NPS and BLM lands and I would love to continue. I would like to ride an e-bike on BLM lands.

Thanks for making us aware of this opportunity to give the government our opinion on this matter. I would have never known about this had I not been subscribed to your channel. Like you said being subscribed to your channel will get much more comments to the government and hopefully in favor of course of allowing us to ride on these trails. I plan on leaving my opinion on the link. Thanks so much for making it so easy. 51 years old and have had some back surgeries so e bikes make it possible for me to ride with my wife now and we do lots of traveling with our camper.

84.9% Now. I just subscribed. Found your channel while searching for a fix for my LCD3 bike computer. Long time DIY ebike builder and love Building "Fankin-ebikes". I will post my comment in support of ebike on public lands. When I boondock across the country I always take one of my ebike and have never had an issue. "Common sense and curticy" Tim in Washington state

Thank you for the "heads-up" Kyle. I added my comments to the survey. BTW, we're really enjoying the Bolton 26" & 24".

Thanks for the vid. This is an important topic for the ebiking community. I will post links to this in Facebook and spread it around amongst my friends. Once again thanks for bringing this to my attention.

Hi Kyle, Thank you very much for the information on the bicycle trails. I am a disabled veteran who can only enjoy riding a bicycle with pedal assist. I just posted a comment in support of opening the trails to ebicycle too. Hope it all works out.

Thank you so much for posting the link and and giving awareness to people about this matter. I just made my comment in favor of allowing E bikes. I really hope that more E-bikers will do the same thing because it literally only took me a total of 5 minutes to do even if people aren’t going to utilize these parks being able to have the ability to do so definitely should be allowed so the more people that say yes to allow e-bikes they are more than likely willing to approve it in my opinion!!

Great! I would love to start riding my ebike in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio this season. Thank you for the information explanation.

I have owned bicycles since I was a child. I’m now getting older.My wife also is having a hard time on a normal bicycle. We now both have e-bikes. They enable us to get out and enjoy the out doors again. With pedal assist she and I can again get around, go some distance with aid of the motor. E bikes are a great solution for many people.

Thanks for the link. Discussion and regulation changes are a great start!!

Loved your videos. 1st time ebike user. I learned a lot from your videos.

I am not currently an ebike owner, however, I AM one of your 15% of viewers that is a sub! That being said, I will be getting conversion kits for my wife and I for me to install on our mountain bikes very soon. We like riding and getting out. We are in our early 60's and the knees and joints are not what they once were and I feel this will help us get out more and make it a bit easier to get up some of these hills and mountains here in Utah! I enjoy your videos and find them very informative as I get ready to do my conversion. Best to you! Now I need to go make my opinion on the BLM! Thanks for letting us know of this issue!

Hello, I have a question. I just started to look into ebikes and don’t wanna spend too much. Do you have any recommendations for an ebike around $600?

Today I commented on the BLM comment site for allowing E-bikes riders to enjoy the outdoors

I tried to comment and the page acted as if there was no comment listed, kept signaling with "please correct all errors to proceed" indicating that the comment field was blank, but it wasn't blank. but there was no error detectable. Very frustrating after all the effort, but I hope they permit it to go forward. Thanks for your efforts at calling attention to this.

Love the tips on how to effectively advocate for ebikes on trails by crafting the perfect comment! Thank you!☺️

This is really important stuff for us in the geriatric set......

Thanks for posting this. Took about 5 minutes to find and fill out. Very easy and important. Thanks again.

Thanks for the heads up ! I added my recommendation just now.

My understanding is that some of the newer controller/displays allow one to set power limits of the motor. So if you are using the bbshd or the ultra and have it set to 750 watts on paths designated for bikes is that ok?

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, I have been looking into getting a ebike and like to know where I can and can not ride on. I believe they should be allowed and would help bring more to everybody and this great land we live on. Blessing to you.

I just turned 65 and my eBike makes visiting and enjoying the desert more pleasant for me.

Long comment submitted....... As a new senior, I am now able to enjoy biking again because of pedal assisted E-bikes. The additional exercise is what the doctor ordered. I'm doing 90% of the work. The motor turns on to assist only when a hill is encountered. You can usually find me on a local bike path pedaling at around 7-8 MPH enjoying the sights as mountain bikers and spandex clad racers blow by me at a high rate of speed. On the trails, I encounter many public misconceptions. They tend to think "motorcycle" and after a quick show and tell they now understand it is just a regular bicycle with help on the hills. I believe that the non supporters here really do not understand the concept and function of an E-bike. Please open the trails to us who have supported these resources through tax dollars our entire lives. Looking at the E-bike demographics, Us seniors are by far the #1 owners of E-bikes.

For anyone concerned, this was my comment. I am very much in favor for allowing electric bikes (e-bikes) access to all trails and pathways currently open to traditional bicycle's on all public lands. During the spring and fall months of 2019 I volunteered as a Camphost for the Moab Field Office of the BLM. My wife and I were assigned at the Goose Island Campground located along Hwy 128 approx. 2 miles east of its junction with hwy 191. A section of the Moab Canyon Pathway ran through the Goose Island Campground. This paved pathway allowed bike access to not only Moab City, but to Arches National Park from the campground. One of the reasons individuals wished to camp at the Goose Island Campground was the pathway itself. During the 5 months that I volunteered in the campground, I observed thousands of people using the pathway with traditional bikes, and e-bikes. Many of those I witnessed were camping in the campground. As opportunity would allow, I advised people during the spring of 2019 that e-bikes were not allowed on the pathway and those using the pathway could be subject to citation. My discussions often included me pointing out the sign along the pathway that indicated motorized vehicles were not allowed on the pathway. This was generally met with great surprise from the cyclists. I was constantly told they thought the sign was meant to keep motorcycles off the pathway, not e-bikes. This was generally followed up with a question. Where do they expect us to ride? Alongside the highway? To which I could only shrug my shoulders. In the fall after the Policy Memorandum was issued the pathway itself became a source of many discussions. I was advised at first that the pathway could be used by e-bikes, then I was advised it was not to be used by e-bikes and I was again asked to educate individuals in the campground that if they rode their e-bikes they could be subject to a citation. Again I was often met with surprise, and more often or not, individuals telling me they would rather risk getting a citation for riding on the pathway, than risk injury or death riding along hwy 128 and hwy 191. I was asked how many people I knew of that had received a citation for riding the pathway. My answer was always none; as I never became aware of anyone who was issued a citation. At one point I did contact the Moab City Police Department and asked how many people had been issued a citation for riding on the pathway. I was advised I would need to file a GRAMA request to obtain that information. I did not do so. During the 5 months I volunteered as a host at Goose Island I am only aware of 1 cyclist accident that occurred along the pathway. That cyclist was on a traditional bike, not an e-bike. It occurred in the fall. A female cyclist crashed on her bike near the campground on the pathway. She and her riding companion requested assistance from me and I transported the injured cyclist, her riding companion, and both their bikes (in the back of my truck) to the Moab Regional Hospital. She indicated to me she believed she had broken her arm in the accident. I was never advised to the actual extent of her injuries. I believe the use of e-bikes is very much on the rise. I have personally witnessed many individuals using them. Most of those using e-bikes appear older. We as a society are encouraging individuals to get out and be healthier. The use of an e-bike can help older individuals who may not otherwise get out....do so. I would ask, and encourage the policy makers who are making this determination to allow e-bikes on all trails and pathways on public lands (BLM) that are currently open to traditional bicycles. Thanks you for your consideration of my comments.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention! Great channel.

I will add comment for sure, thanks for the heads up!!

I have submitted my comment, favoring the use of ebikes, subject to the same rules as National Parks. At age 79, it would be a big help to be able to ride on federal land with an ebike.

Thanks for making it easy to find the way to put in the official comment on ebikes on BLM land. I had heard this was going on, but not tracked down how to comment. Yes, ebikes (class 1, 2) should be allowed on any land or Trail a bike is currently allowed IMO.

Thanks for making all aware of this issue. It was so simple following your link and post a comment.(which I did do) Wish it was that simple for a lot of this type....maybe it is and you have now made us aware of that also. Thanks again every comment is necessary please post

Wow great vid ,as a old guy , I love my ebike, due to Titanium rods and plates for a neck and a fused spine from past injuries, I was not sure about riding again,a bit agonizing at times until I got a ebike,now the kid rings out in my heart when flying down the road biggest grin ever,.yep best freakin therapy ever paid for.

parks should allow ebikes and post speed limits for safety reguardless of classification .i just submitted comment in support of ebikes.thanks for your time&dedication concerning new laws,etc

Just made a comment for e bikes on public land. Thanks for your time to let your patrons know what is going on in the e bike world! One other thing, did the controller for the rad rover come in yet? Just asking?

Thank you for the info. I went to the BLM site and posted my comment and really hope the designation changes soon. I have a new ebike on the way and am excited to explore some land that I otherwise could not were it not for some electric assist.

Thumbs up from another 15% sub. Enjoy your videos. This 69 year old is enjoying life on my diy emtb. I made my comment. 👍🏻

ebikes are the future of cycling. and personal transportation of under 10 miles.

I have submitted my comment to BLM in full support of allowing eBike use on BLM lands open to traditional bicycles. And I am no longer one of the 85%! Thank you for all your VERY informative videos. Please keep up the great work. I also hope to be riding a Bolton eBike in the near future.

Done, that was quick and easy.

Thanks I sent my comment in. They should follow the National Parks setup for e-bikes its working just fine.

I believe that pedal assist bicycles should be permitted anywhere that traditional bicycles are allowed.

I went and signed the petition, thanks for this information. I believe E-Bikes should be allowed any where a regular bike is allowed. I personally have a leg injury and my e-bike helps me to enjoy getting back out there again. We as e-bikers need to stay up on all the reform around e-bikes so we can make sure our voice is heard in this as well. So again thanks for posting that and bringing awareness to the subject!

Just filled out the online form, easy and quick. Once again thanks for the information.

Count me in! I put in my 'two-cents' worth on the BLM Comments. I just wish I had more access closer to where I live. TX has less public land that just about any state - it's nearly all private. I belong to several e-bike Facebook groups and the link / call to comment is circulating on all of them. Thanks for helping to get the word out and keep up the videos!

under federal law a manual pedaled bicycle CAN NOT be considered a motor vehicle regardless of cc or wattage and CAN NOT be restricted by any means.🍻

Good presentation...as usual! Thanks and I will complete a form.

Heck yeah! ebikes should be allowed anywhere bicycles are. They do not make any more noise than any other bicycles does and they really do not good that much faster than experienced mountain bike riders.

Thanks Kyle for the link. I just added my comments to BLM to support electric bikes on BLM land.

I suppose it depends on what country you are asking about. IN Australia, an E-bike can ride anywhere a bicycle is allowed. Standard Bicycles or E-bikes all the same here. Though legally we do have the 25kph power cut out limit. Under you're own power you can go as fast as you can up to the legal Posted road speed.

Just sent my message thanks Kyle for letting us know about this.

We were at Gettysburg NMP last year and E-bikes were a common sight. I think they're the best way to explore a park like Gettysburg, (no bikes at all in the National Cemetery, as it should be) the rest of the park was fine with them. I would only hope they would put special ''bike lanes'' in the town of Gettysburg to get from one section of the park to another. Traffic in the town is horrible!

Thanks for vid, just used link to add comment on government BLM land use. Great to see your passion for the expansion of evoke use which will contribute to a healthier population! If you pedal it, it’s a bicycle.

Its now almost 2021, what was the final ruling on this action?

We really envy your 750W limit there. Here in BC it's only 500W.

Thanks for the heads up. Good work

Just did it it took less than 5 minutes. Thanks for the info.

It may not help. But as an American citizen I say it's OK with me if you ride one in OUR park! It is a good way to see our park. On roads and some trails.

100% on point. I have advanced arthritis and I wouldn't be riding without an ebike. My whole life I spent in the mountains and an ebike keeps me going. Otherwise I would be crippled on a sofa. If I had to choose between cell phone and ebike, it's an ebike

Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I have commented on the link in favor of e-bikes on BLM land.

Another Idea everyone, take the link and start posting it on everyone's ebike channels so hopefully the word gets out further. We all can help this go Viral.

Thank you for all the good information hopefully we get to ride even in more areas I sure appreciate you help me with my gear ratio on my full suspension able to use all the tears now thank you

I got two electric batteries from you because my other batteries only last 300 miles I went 33 miles on the new battery never even took one bar off my battery thank you

Kyle I really enjoyed watching your videos they're very informative thanks you

I will add a comment on the gov site supporting bikes on BLM trails. Thank You for all your videos.

Yes, it should be allowed. E bikes are good way for people to experience our wonderful park lands.

Thank you for the updated info and how we can participate.

My ebike "becomes" a restricted legal pedal assist bike whenever I come into the vicinity of authorities. I just need to keep my eyes open and hit the brakes.