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As noted in the minutes for the May 26 meeting of the Trails and Blueways Council, John Hamilton, President of Virginia Bicycling Federation, presented slides on the classification of e-bikes, their difference from E-Motos (electric motorcycles), use on trails, and regulatory status. The enforcement of regulations on e-bikes is hindered by several factors:– Sales of … Read more
Trails connect communities. Some trails are large in scope – the Appalachian Trail links Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. This connection in Manassas is tiny in comparison – but is serves the same valuable function. It links the residential neighborhoods around Park Avenue and Peabody Street to the Marsteller Community Center … Read more
Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition has organized another workday. Project involves a short trail reroute on Segment 3 of the Occoquan Greenway Trail. Volunteers will be installing a 16-ft wooden bridge over a stream channel. The purpose is to reroute the trail away from a consistently wet area onto higher ground for a better hiking and … Read more
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Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s): Q. What is an e-bike?A. There are three classes of e-bikes:– Class 1 e-bikes have a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches 20 mph.– Class 2 e-bikes have a motor that may be … Read more