WA’s $5M e-bike rebate program will launch in April

A new program designed to make e-bikes more affordable to Washington residents will launch this spring. In April, the Washington State Department of Transportation and its vendor, APTIM, LLC, will launch the state’s first e-bike rebate program. The rebates will occur through point-of-sale discounts on e-bikes and associated safety equipment. ”I am thrilled to share that following a competitive bid process in 2024, WSDOT identified APTIM, LLC., to develop the technology and processes the agency needs to safely and securely manage...

Why is it so important to buy bicycles with UL certified batteries ?

The last thing you want when if you've purchased an electric bike is for it to catch your house and the rest of your belongings on fire. That's why Bosch UL Certifies each and every one of its electric bike batteries, motors, and anything else it puts out into the world. UL Certification is a rigorous testing process for electrical products in the US. You should really only be buying electronics that are UL tested and certified. Find out why...

BICYCLE SAFETY GUIDELINES

Sequim is a "Bicycle Friendly Community" designated by the League of American Bicyclists.  Our relatively dry climate makes cycling a desirable mode of transportation as well as recreation.  Because we encourage cycling in the City and surrounding area, both drivers of vehicles and cyclists should be aware of the following information from the State of Washington: State RCW 46.61.755 says that Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. Bicycles are legally considered “vehicles” on Washington’s roadways. That means bicyclists must obey the rules of the...