The popularity of electric bikes has propelled the provincial government to develop a new policy for their use on provincial public land.
“Any decision by a district recreation officer to restrict or prohibit a class of electric bike will be based on considerations of safety, environmental impact and user experience, and will normally result from an engagement process with interested stakeholders,” said a government press release. At Bicycle Sports Pacific in Vancouver, e-bikes have increased in popularity, said salesman Tom Richards.While some people still have the idea that e-bikes don’t really count as a “real bike,” others are beginning to see the benefits, including bike commuters who don’t want to get sweaty on their way to work.E-bikes typically come with different settings that allow users to choose how much they want to pedal.
As a hiker I hate this idea.