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We need your help! We are planning a ride from Rock Island IL to LeClaire IA. Want to ride on a portion of the Bicycle River Trails. Signs say on the trail No Motor Vehicle's. We are not motor vehicles, but are motor assisted bicycles.
We all know that argument can go on forever. There will be 6 to 8 adult riders. Very courteous Be riding less that 20mph. Happy to pedl by walkers and other riders
SO what is the REALITY? If you live there? Do motorized bicycles ride on the trails?
 
The laws on gas powered bikes have always been very vague, & they've also changed a lot over the years since powerful e-bikes have gotten so 'unpopular' with the public.
You can go down the rabbit hole & do all the research in the world, but you're probably still not going to have any solid answers. :(

I've been into gas bikes for almost 20 years now, & I know that the police don't really even know the laws about them.
The best advice I can give you is that it's 'easier to be forgiven than to get permission' from law enforcement while riding these... (being polite & playing dumb will usually get you off the hook). ;)


Go ahead & do your ride... Wear helmets & have good quiet mufflers, & lights & mirrors on all the bikes.
Riding with courtesy & respect for pedestrians... slowing down, smiling & waving as you go by, is your best bet to keep the Karens from reporting you.

Hope this helps... Have fun & enjoy your ride. :)
 
That actually the plan as of now. Still like to hear from a Quad City Local
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Venice Motor Bikes said:
The laws on gas powered bikes have always been very vague, & they've also changed a lot over the years since powerful e-bikes have gotten so 'unpopular' with the public.
You can go down the rabbit hole & do all the research in the world, but you're probably still not going to have any solid answers. :(

I've been into gas bikes for almost 20 years now, & I know that the police don't really even know the laws about them.
The best advice I can give you is that it's 'easier to be forgiven than to get permission' from law enforcement while riding these... (being polite & playing dumb will usually get you off the hook). ;)


Go ahead & do your ride... Wear helmets & have good quiet mufflers, & lights & mirrors on all the bikes.
Riding with courtesy & respect for pedestrians... slowing down, smiling & waving as you go by, is your best bet to keep the Karens from reporting you.

Hope this helps... Have fun & enjoy your r
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Venice Motor Bikes said:
The laws on gas powered bikes have always been very vague, & they've also changed a lot over the years since powerful e-bikes have gotten so 'unpopular' with the public.
You can go down the rabbit hole & do all the research in the world, but you're probably still not going to have any solid answers. :(

I've been into gas bikes for almost 20 years now, & I know that the police don't really even know the laws about them.
The best advice I can give you is that it's 'easier to be forgiven than to get permission' from law enforcement while riding these... (being polite & playing dumb will usually get you off the hook). ;)


Go ahead & do your ride... Wear helmets & have good quiet mufflers, & lights & mirrors on all the bikes.
Riding with courtesy & respect for pedestrians... slowing down, smiling & waving as you go by, is your best bet to keep the Karens from reporting you.

Hope this helps... Have fun & enjoy your ride. :)
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Good advice, The group of riders is the riders from the Scarecrow ride with the exclusion of all the scooter, Our videos shows we are onboard with your suggestions.
 
When it comes to gas engines on public pedestrian/cyclist trails, paths, greenways etc; they simply aren't allowed. The it's a bicycle argument won't fly in front of a judge. A gas engine is a gas engine regardless of what type of vehicle it's on.

Granted you might be in an area where such things aren't strictly enforced. However, all it would take is pedestrians/cyclists complaining about you being there. To people who use these trails regularly, they view a gas engine like a cigarette butt on the ground. If allowed to continue being thrown in that spot one soon turns into many. That's why most places are so strict about enforcing the no gas engine rule.

The reasons gas engines aren't allowed on these public pathways is due to environmental & noise pollution. Exhaust fumes can damage plant life growing near the pathway. Just because you don’t see any pedestrians/cyclists doesn't mean they can't hear you.

If you must go through these areas, do so under pedal power only or install an electric hub motor on your bike.

Though it may sound harsh, I'm trying to give you some legitimate advice. Instead of telling you to do it and hope for the best. When questioning such things, what one should consider is the probability of the worst possible outcome. For example: a burnt out spark arrestor causing a forrest fire. That would be something very hard for a court to forgive you for.
 
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