E-bike Policy

Sales of e-bikes and the use of e-bikes on Great Rides has increased exponentially over the last couple of years. For some Great Rides, e-bike users are becoming the predominant riders of their Trail.

Power assisted cycles are defined as a cycle that has an auxilary electric motor with a maximum power not exceeding 300W and is designed to be primarily propelled by the muscular energy of the rider. Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails Inc. allows power-assisted cycles on all Great Rides and any other Trails and cycle ways (off-road sections) under Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails. 

When in doubt, the two questions to consider are:

1. Do the bikes have pedals that are and can be primarily used to propel them?

2. Is the motor power >300W?

Read the Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails’ E-bike Policy here