Outlawing electrical mountain bikes in Washington?

[Bullkllr]

I talked with Hancock rep and they don't allow them.

Neither do Weyco, Campbell, DNR, USFS, and those are just the ones I have personally checked on.

Guess that doesn't stop some people.

Again, cool idea if the area you are in allows them; I just don't know of many that do.

[WildlifeAssassin]

Quietkat is having a giveaway for a 750w electric bike right now. You can enter here:

https://wn.nr/h2JQXX

[Skyvalhunter]

Theres a resurgence to get mountain bikes allowed in the Wilderness areas again

[scoutdog346]

Sorry i started such a *censored*tt srorm but it's arguments like these that gets tough fixed and better remember I said  Im getting one just cuz i just had ankle surgery a few days ago and need something to compensate and if it is illegal I will not use it I will speak to the first Authority member I  see patrolling that actual area and see what he or she says

Thinking about investing in an electric mountain bike. Having surgery on my left ankle and I'm not going to be able to walk as far as I used to ever again and need something to compensate a little bit what do you guys think is the likelihood of them outlawing electric mountain bikes behind gated roads in western Washington walk-in only areas in the years to come? ( my injury will not pass the permanent disability wdfw)

[floatinghat]

I am happy the timber co aren't allowing them anymore.  We have a place we mountain bike back to about 5-7 miles deep it only has a couple of sharp inclines until you get toward the end. We leave the gate about 3;30-4am to get to where we start out hunting.  The last two seasons we have been passed by guys on ebikes.  They have been friendly and have said, they are ok due to being "pedal assist".

[dmoua]

Sure glad I don't hunt the wetside!!!  Jesus, the me me me world is running rampant..

It's the same on the east side.

[gaddy]

scoutdog346, I hear you. Over my life I have had both knees operated on, after years of work, my feet aren't as good as they used to be. There are places I used to hunt that have been gated or reclaimed. Miles and miles of area I used to roam that have been basically shut off from me, there is no way I could hike in there anymore. If it were legal I would also seek out a way to get in there. For those younger folks, and those that have not suffered an injury yet in your life causing some limited mobility--I hope in the future you are not the ones lobbing for extended range 4x4 electric golf carts.
 I understand both sides here, and motorized means motorized, end of story. Just don't hate on a guy for trying to find access to the same areas as you If possible with in legal limits.

[Elkcollector82]

scoutdog346, I hear you. Over my life I have had both knees operated on, after years of work, my feet aren't as good as they used to be. There are places I used to hunt that have been gated or reclaimed. Miles and miles of area I used to roam that have been basically shut off from me, there is no way I could hike in there anymore. If it were legal I would also seek out a way to get in there. For those younger folks, and those that have not suffered an injury yet in your life causing some limited mobility--I hope in the future you are not the ones lobbing for extended range 4x4 electric golf carts.
 I understand both sides here, and motorized means motorized, end of story. Just don't hate on a guy for trying to find access to the same areas as you If possible with in legal limits.

If it’s legal and someone passed me on one. I’d be  jealous/frustrated. Jealous cause he has one and I don’t. Frustrated cause it just means I gotta leave from the gate a lot earlier to beat the person back there.

[3dvapor]

Its here embrass it or be left standing at the gate.  Thats where my buddies will leave me this year.  Three of them bought in.  lol

[Pegasus]

scoutdog346, I hear you. Over my life I have had both knees operated on, after years of work, my feet aren't as good as they used to be. There are places I used to hunt that have been gated or reclaimed. Miles and miles of area I used to roam that have been basically shut off from me, there is no way I could hike in there anymore. If it were legal I would also seek out a way to get in there. For those younger folks, and those that have not suffered an injury yet in your life causing some limited mobility--I hope in the future you are not the ones lobbing for extended range 4x4 electric golf carts.
 I understand both sides here, and motorized means motorized, end of story. Just don't hate on a guy for trying to find access to the same areas as you If possible with in legal limits.

Maybe you should petition the WDFW to issue special permits for the disabled to ride pedal-assisted bikes anywhere you want to hunt.

[hunter399]

I don't think a lot of people understand why the hunting is so much better behind the gate.Maybe it's because motorized vehicles are not allowed.Always a few that have to hurt it for the rest of us.

Before you know someone on a motorized bike will get hit by a log truck or something ,wreck there bike with injuries and blame road conditions, just anything.Then nobody will be allowed behind the gate ,it's only a matter of time ,it's a liability.

[cem3434]

I don't think a lot of people understand why the hunting is so much better behind the gate.Maybe it's because motorized vehicles are not allowed.Always a few that have to hurt it for the rest of us.

Before you know someone on a motorized bike will get hit by a log truck or something ,wreck there bike with injuries and blame road conditions, just anything.Then nobody will be allowed behind the gate ,it's only a matter of time ,it's a liability.

While I'm not in support of using electric bikes in areas that are closed to motorized vehicles,  I think you're being a little ignorant with your point. That thought process could be used for locking out any bike, game cart or simply a hiker because someone could hurt themselves behind locked gates.

[7mmfan]

I don't think a lot of people understand why the hunting is so much better behind the gate.Maybe it's because motorized vehicles are not allowed.Always a few that have to hurt it for the rest of us.

Before you know someone on a motorized bike will get hit by a log truck or something ,wreck there bike with injuries and blame road conditions, just anything.Then nobody will be allowed behind the gate ,it's only a matter of time ,it's a liability.

While I'm not in support of using electric bikes in areas that are closed to motorized vehicles,  I think you're being a little ignorant with your point. That thought process could be used for locking out any bike, game cart or simply a hiker because someone could hurt themselves behind locked gates.

Weyerhauser did it in North Puget Sound last year because of a near collision between a logging truck and a hunter. What would stop DNR from doing it?

[Pegasus]

If i walk in a spot that says no motorized vehicles n u go blowing bye on a e bike...theres no telling what I'd do, lol I am unstable af...just follow the rules n there shouldn't b a problem....level playing field

Hopefully you are not allowed to own or carry a firearm...

[hunter399]

I don't think a lot of people understand why the hunting is so much better behind the gate.Maybe it's because motorized vehicles are not allowed.Always a few that have to hurt it for the rest of us.

Before you know someone on a motorized bike will get hit by a log truck or something ,wreck there bike with injuries and blame road conditions, just anything.Then nobody will be allowed behind the gate ,it's only a matter of time ,it's a liability.

While I'm not in support of using electric bikes in areas that are closed to motorized vehicles,  I think you're being a little ignorant with your point. That thought process could be used for locking out any bike, game cart or simply a hiker because someone could hurt themselves behind locked gates.

I think your injury rate is 20× more likely of getting hurt, or in a collision with authorized vehicles,than if your walking ,hiking, or horseback riding.