Youth Bicyclists of Butte County

01/28/2026

Running from law enforce on e-bikes has major consequences: https://www.facebook.com/CHPAuburn/posts/pfbid0FdcddKrMEvUfEQYbXECztohuh1f67DPDYywejjCUFUvUhLXP6xNAD6GRixu9dKXQl

⚠️🚨 PARENTS: PLEASE READ!!🚨⚠️

Last week, more than one rider fled from a CHP Officer in the CHP - Placerville Area while riding off-highway electric motorcycles 😬

Two short pursuits both ended in crashes and arrests for the individuals who fled (Thankfully, only minor injuries).

🚫!!THIS IS NOT A GAME!!🚫

We are posting this as a REMINDER 🎗️ to parents...This is not a new thing and is becoming more and more common.

Running from law enforcement is never "just a ticket."' 🚓

➡️Evading can result in an arrest (Misdemeanor or Felony charges), serious injury, or worse. ☠️

🙏🏽Please talk with your kids about where these vehicles can...and cannot be ridden.

A quick conversation can prevent lifelong consequences...

Many electric bicycles (specifically e-motorcycles) are NOT street legal in California. Vehicles classified under CA Vehicle Code Section 436.1:

• Are for off-highway use only
• Cannot be registered or plated
• Are illegal to ride on streets, sidewalks, or in neighborhoods

🙏🏽PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BE SAFE!!🙏🏽

11/18/2025

More great news for Butte County cyclists.

11/18/2025

Wonderful news for Chico, Ca.

02/25/2025

New laws on ebikes...

Hey Auburn, let’s talk about e-bikes—specifically, the ones your kids are zipping around on like they just unlocked a turbo boost in Mario Kart. We know kids love ‘em, parents love the break from carpool duty, and let’s be honest—some of these things have more torque than our first cars!!!

Class 1 & 2? Good to go! Pedal assist and throttle-friendly—just keep it responsible.

Class 3? Only for 16+ riders with helmets—so no, little Timmy should not be going 28mph down Lincoln Way like he’s late for the Tour de Auburn.

Modified or offroad only E-bikes that break the speed limit? That’s not an E-Bike, that’s a problem. Congrats, you now own an unregistered motorcycle. And no, your 12-year-old should not be riding it to school.

Parents, we get it—e-bikes are fun. But just like cars, they come with responsibilities. So, let’s keep our young riders safe, smart, and speed limit-friendly. Check out the flyer for all the details before your kid hits the road like a caffeinated Mario Kart racer.

10/01/2024

Kicking off our season with our parent (and child) info nights this week. See you there!

09/24/2024

Fun night promoting North State Composite Mountain Bike Team at the Troop 1555 recruiting event.
Thanks everyone for your support this evening.

08/22/2024

It is back to school week for butte county. I hope many Butte County kids are choosing to ride their bike to school...
Please support the healthy choice of riding a bike to school. It is a great way for your child to start their day.

08/22/2024

Thank You Chico Velo for recognizing the new roundabout. My son uses this intersection to get to school daily on his bike. Right on Chico for making more non motorized pathways for all to enjoy!

We are loving the new roundabout at Oleander and Memorial!

What used to be a bumpy, challenging and often unsafe intersection for bicycles and pedestrians is now a super smooth flow that not only invites bikes but allows two pathways for use, significantly increases visibility for all users, reduces vehicles speed and keeps traffic flowing at a critical intersection during school days. Thank you - & City of Chico - Public Works!

07/26/2024

07/24/2024