RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City officials are reminding residents to slow down and share the trail as usage increases along the city’s popular bike path system.
The more than 10-mile Leonard Swanson Memorial Pathway sees year-round traffic from walkers, runners, cyclists, skateboarders, unicyclists, and e-bike riders. City officials say they have recently received reports of cyclists and e-bike users traveling at excessive speeds, leading to several close calls with pedestrians.
Officials highlighted a report from last week involving an electric dirt bike that was reportedly traveling more than 20 miles per hour on the pathway and nearby grass at Memorial Park.
The city also reminded riders that low-speed pedal-assist e-bikes are permitted on the pathway, but only when the motor assists while the rider is pedaling and the bike does not exceed 20 miles per hour.
With fall weather continuing to attract users to the trail system, officials are encouraging everyone to be courteous, give others plenty of space, and reduce speed when necessary to keep the pathway safe for all users.
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