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Statewide e-moto/e-bike legislation passes

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Quick update from last week's newsletter: The state legislation on e-motos and e-bikes has passed! New rules take effect Jan. 1.
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If you hadn't looked at the regulations that the legislation creates, you can see what they are, presuming the governor signs the bill.

Coming events

Hey, it's June! To recap coming events starting Sunday:

  • Bicycle Club of Lake County Ramble, June 7 in southern Wisconsin
  • Swedish Days Ride, June 14 starting in Sugar Grove
  • Janesville Morning Rotary Club Pie Ride, June 20 in Janesville, Wis.
  • Pat Mac Ride, June 26 between Chicago and Michigan City, Ind.
  • Bike MS: Tour de Farms, June 27-28 in Kane and DeKalb counties

​Find more information and links on the calendar.​

Also to watch

This is happening now, relevant especially to those of you in Lake County, Ill.:

  • Feedback on 3.3 miles of Gages Lake Road in Lake County is being taken online through June 15. A sidepath is being considered. That's now in the local news round-up.​

OK, enough with the e-mails for a bit. It's time to go out and play. — Neil

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At top: Yes, this e-moto riding on the North Branch Trail likely would be prohibited next year.

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