Not trying to be pedantic, but there's nothing in Act 34 that excludes class 2 ebikes from trails. Act 34 gives ebikes (classes 1-3) all the access as standard bikes and leaves it up to the land manager to make it clear was isn't allowed. I know some of the local trails have rules about ebikes, but it's not very easy to find that information online.
That all being said, electric dirt bikes are not class 2 ebikes. The dirt bikes that have been seen lately at Quarry Ridge are fully throttle powered and do not have pedals or a 20mph governor.
imwjl May 30, 2023, 09:24 AM
Most all area municipalities have adopted WI state law known as act 34 in their local ordinances. No pedals likely means a class 2 and not the with pedals and allowed on trails class 1 and 3 e-assist bicycles.
As a trail steward I don't want to be in any sort of law enforcement or do anything other than suggest we all behave. I also have a lot of experience underscoring that we also don't want area law enforcement agencies spending much time where we enjoy riding. When I see a class 2 or motorcycle where they don't belong I give a polite reminder to follow the law so someone else doesn't call the police about their presence.
This problem is not as new as some think. There have been some years for decades when motorcycles have been on bike trails. A lot of times someone just needs some polite education. When the sheriff's dept and one local police department were spending time at near west trails it was not fun for anyone involved so keep that in mind.
Riding at QR the last weeks I’ve seen a few groups with electric dirt bikes (throttle and no pedals). They fly up the trail seemingly tearing it up much faster. I’ve heard the riders claim that they’re legal.
Anyone know if they’re actually allowed?
I am so happy to see the one way trail problems being addressed. Thanks to everyone involved.
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Rwill May 23, 2023, 09:54 AM
Group ride for 5/23 is on! Looks like it will be warm. Bring water.
Rwill May 22, 2023, 09:33 AM
Hi All,
It’s that time of the year, and things are needing done at MBP. Last year we had good success in taking a “decentralized” approach to some of the work. I’d like to try that again this year. So, I will keep a running list of maintenance tasks here, to be accomplished by volunteers as you have time and inclination. If you are interested in helping out but aren’t sure how, email randy.williams@madcitydirt.com. I would be happy to meet up with you at the toolbox sometime and talk you through getting more active in helping, tool access, how to basic maintenance tasks, etc.
Here is what I am aware of what now in terms of work needing done:
String trimming Fairway
String trimming Mulligan
Clipping down eye level hanging branches -everywhere
Deberming - generally everywhere, but particularly Fairway prairie sections
Stay on the lookout for more organized volunteer days for a few specific projects and finishing the new sections of trail.
Rwill May 19, 2023, 09:34 AM
It’s nice not to have to worry about encountering riders on an other stretch of trail, however the old trail is much more fun eastbound. Is there a plan to make the new return trail more feature-rich?
Yes, 100%. The current return trail is simply the footprint of the path. We will certainly be putting in several nice berms and rollers, and most likely a few jumps, drops, or wallrides for the downhill section. There are no immediate plans for substantial changes to the woods or climb portions of the new trail, although I am certainly open to hearing ideas. As stated in the original post, we will also be planning to ultimately make the old (now westbound) trail more appropriate to one way traffic on both its downhill and uphill segments. So there are big changes coming, but the volunteer base at MBP is historically on the small side so it may take time (the reason we were able to get these roughed in so fast is thanks to an awesome crew from Trek who came out and put in a lot of hard work).
It’s nice not to have to worry about encountering riders on an other stretch of trail, however the old trail is much more fun eastbound. Is there a plan to make the new return trail more feature-rich?