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More than just a convenient way to get around, eBikes have the potential to transform our lives, our cities, and even our planet.

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eBike Safety Tips

Follow the links to info on safety and commuting tips:

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Vouchers/Rebates

eBike voucher / rebate programs for the State of Colorado and municipalities around Boulder County are listed here. Please note, these rebate/voucher programs are highly competitive and a voucher/rebate is not guaranteed.

City of Boulder E-bike voucher program is currently closed.  Click here for City info.

State of Colorado is offering a $225 discount for all.  Click here for State info.

Lafayette ebike rebate program has closed

Louisville ebike rebate program has closed

Have the scoop on your city? Email communications@communitycycles.org and we'll post it here. Sign up for our Bike and eBike Commuter enewsletter for more information on vouchers as it becomes available:

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Commuter Hub

Visit the Bike Commuter Hub learn more about:

  • Benefits of commuting by bike and ebike
  • Bike and eBike commuter tips
  • A guide to buying the best bike or ebike for your needs
  • FREE workshops on bike and ebike maintenance
  • Bike and eBike safety tips like riding, locking, ebike batteries, riding with kids
  • and more!
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eBikes & Teens

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Community Cycles' Position on Electric Bicycles

Community Cycles enthusiastically supports electric bicycles, which have democratized cycling for people of all ages and abilities. By enabling longer commutes, e-bikes offer a promising solution to reduce automobile traffic and its associated environmental impacts.

However, this technological advancement brings new safety challenges on our shared paths. We believe in balancing innovation with responsibility through these principles:

Responsible Use of E-Bikes - We support expanding traffic regulations that embrace e-bike adoption while prioritizing pedestrian safety. High-speed e-bikes operated recklessly endanger everyone on community paths. We strongly oppose tampering with built-in speed limiters that manufacturers include for safety.

Classification and Regulation - Easily modifiable e-bikes like the Super 73 present particular concerns by blurring regulatory boundaries. We advocate that e-bikes operating outside their intended classification should be regulated as electric scooters or mopeds, requiring appropriate licensing, registration, and insurance.

Enforcement Responsibility - The enforcement of traffic safety laws for e-bikes should rest with local governments—not manufacturers or retailers—mirroring how we manage automobile traffic. This includes addressing unsafe behaviors like underage operation of high-powered e-bikes, especially with multiple passengers.

Community Cycles remains committed to fostering regulations that ensure all path users—cyclists, pedestrians, and e-bike riders alike—can enjoy safe, accessible, and pleasant experiences on our community's multi-use paths and bikelanes

Update with Passage of House Bill 25-1197 (Spring 2025)

Community Cycles is excited to see the passage of e-bike regulations and restrictions that will allow for e-bikes to be safely integrated with all users of multi-use paths and bike lanes.

These new laws provide consumer protection in e-bike purchase, as well as cracking down on out-of-class “electric bicycles”. 

Starting January 1st 2027, the highest class the bike is capable of must be labelled by the manufacturer.  The laws have also defined that “e-bikes” modified out of the e-bike classes, or that can be easily modified out of e-bike classes, such as the Super73, are no longer considered e-bikes.

These changes will help keep electric bicycles safe, both for consumers and the other members of the community. Community Cycles is excited to see all path users—cyclists, pedestrians, and e-bike riders alike—able to enjoy safe and pleasant experiences on our community's multi-use paths & bike lanes.

More eBike Tips

Ebike buyer's guide

These are the two different ebike categorizations: classes and styles. The 3 Classes describe the pedal assist and max speed of each bike. There are dozens of styles of ebikes, but these three are some of the most common. The 3 Classes of ebikes come in many styles, so you can mix and match the categories depending on your intended bike use, preference of motor assist, and of course, personal style!
Our friends at REI have created this video (and much of the above descriptions) to show you the differences in styles, classes and motors:

You may also be Deciding Between a Regular ebike, Cargo e-bike or adaptive ebike

You should be aware of a few important factors when you choose which type of bike. If you are thinking of applying for a cargo bike or an adaptive bike, we strongly recommend you test ride a cargo ebike at a local shop.
  1. e-Cargo bikes can be a game-changer for parents to drop off/pick up kids from school, though they do take more room to store, are heavier, harder to ride and harder to park. If you are just carrying groceries or everyday purchases, a regular ebike will be sufficient and easier to use. You can carry most items in panniers, basket or on the rack of a regular ebike.
  2. E-Tricycles are not neccesarily easier to ride. While traditional two-wheelers are narrow and have a relatively small turning radius, e-trikes tend to require more space to turn and may be difficult to manage. While e-trikes are good for some people, a regular e-bike is probably easier for most people. 
  3. If you require an adaptive ebike, please consult with a bike shop before applying for the voucher to determine which bike is appropriate for you. 
Our friends at REI created this video (and much of the above language) to help you narrow down the right ebike for you: