E-bike Policy
Revised 9/14/23
BIKES Club allows e-bikes as follows
Regarding e-bikes
Human-only powered bicycles have grown in popularity and have evolved through a variety of configurations since the mid-1800s. The e-bike is a relatively new variation that is a rapidly growing segment of the bicycling community. E-bikes provide an electro-mechanical assistance to the human power on a bicycle.
What is generally referred to as an “e-bike” is defined in Washington state (refer to RCW 46.04.169) as an electric-assisted bicycle with 2 or 3 wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals for human propulsion, and an electric motor providing power output of no more than 750 watts. There are 3 classifications of e-bikes:
Class 1 e-bikes
Class 3 e-bikes
Links for more information regarding e-bikes