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IMBA Says Potential Forest Service e-Bike Rule Change is ‘Troublesome for Mountain Bike Trails’

The proposed USFS e-bike directive classifies eMTBs as motorized which could lead to trail funding and user conflict issues.

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The Forest Service Seeks Public Input on E-bike Access on USFS Non-motorized Trails

The US Forest Service is seeking input from the public about how electric bikes are managed on USFS land.

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eMTBs are Not Allowed On Non-Motorized Trails in Tahoe Nat’l Forest. Again.

Electric mountain bikes are off the table again for non-motorized trails in the Tahoe National Forest.

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How MTB Trails and Tourism can Help Struggling Communities [Podcast]

We talk about how SBTS trail work is impacting the local economy. Founder Greg Williams shares some of the strategies the group has used to bring various trail user groups together that are applicable in other communities facing similar challenges.

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The Forest Service’s Proposed NEPA Changes Could Have a Noticeable Impact on Mountain Bikers

The US Forest Service has proposed big changes to the policy that guides its decisions on public lands. It could result in the exclusion of public from the decision making process. Some see this as a good thing for trail maintenance and construction, while others see it as a step backward.

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