E-Bikes on trails / insurance
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E-Bikes on trails / insurance
Hi, I help run an MTB cycling club and we use the CTC 3rd party insurance for ride leaders. Does anyone have any idea if there is any impact if e-bikes are used on rides? Also any advice on use of e-bikes on bridleways and the legal standing? Thanks.
Re: E-Bikes on trails / insurance
Regulations here
https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules
If it meets those it's classed the same as any other cycle with the same rights and restrictions.
https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules
If it meets those it's classed the same as any other cycle with the same rights and restrictions.
Re: E-Bikes on trails / insurance
From the guidance notes
http://www.cyclinguk.org/sites/default/ ... idance.pdf
Their bold
So yes, you are covered
As for Bridleway, as long as your e-bikes are 'legal' (I.e. Within the regulations, not chipped or modified) then they are treated as per normal pedal cycles for all rights of way and access legislation.
http://www.cyclinguk.org/sites/default/ ... idance.pdf
You are covered if you are cycling on a cycle (unicycle, bicycle, tricycle, tandem triplet or adapted cycle) unless it is driven by mechanical power other than electric assistance.
Their bold
So yes, you are covered
As for Bridleway, as long as your e-bikes are 'legal' (I.e. Within the regulations, not chipped or modified) then they are treated as per normal pedal cycles for all rights of way and access legislation.