Electric bikes are technically illegal on the Timber Trail

Monday 8 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 8 Dec 2025, 11:59am

Thousands of riders are using electric bikes on the 85km Timber Trail in Pureora Forest Park despite the vehicles being prohibited. Trail operators say the situation highlights complex regulatory hurdles facing the cycling industry.

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1. RNZMon 8 Dec 2025, 6:30am

   Riding electric bikes on great ride trail 'technically illegal' (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 8 Dec 2025, 8:15am

   Electric bikes on great ride trail 'technically illegal' (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato Times via RNZMon 8 Dec 2025, 11:59am

   Riding electric bikes on Pureora Timber Trail 'technically illegal' (opens in new tab)

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