E-Bike Training for Teens Overview and Options
Get a feel for the online training classroom and learn why it’s so important for all family members to understand unique challenges and benefits of getting around by e-bike. We will also share some options for hands on e-bike training and updates on e-bike legislation progress.
Facilitated by Paul Mickiewicz, Program Manager of New Jersey Bike Walk Coalition and Certified Cycling Innstructor.
Contact paul.mick@njbcw.org for any questions.
The next online training is Wednesday, February 4, 2026 @ 7pm.
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Resources
- Comprehensive Rider Education for Teens – The NJBWC highly recommends this comprehensive online training course for young riders. Watch the 2 minute trailer for an excellent preview of the material and format. You will have the benefit of revisiting the training material over multiple sessions for better comprehension and retention.
- Comprehensive Training Options for Adults – Here is a variety of premium training courses including Group Ride Training for people riding bicycles on the road.
- Is Your Rider Truly Road Ready for an E-bike? – Young, untrained and inexperienced teens riding e-bikes at speeds much faster than conventional bicycles is a dangerous combination. Review these ten key skills to assess your teens readiness.
- Choosing a Safe and Legal E-bike for Your Teen: A Parent’s Guide – Start with building a good relationship with a local bike shop that will be able to properly assemble and service whatever bike you end up purchasing.
- Start with a properly certified e-bike battery! – Always choose an E-bike with a UL 2849 electrical system or UL 2271 certified battery. This certification ensures the battery meets strict safety standards, reducing the risk of fire or other hazards.
- Parents, buyer beware! – Watch this video to better understand the confusion over e-bike classification laws and why they need updating. This is an evolving issue as states and municipalities are passing new laws to address the tragic headlines of teen rider fatalities riding e-bikes which are essentially electric motor cycles. Legislation is trying to catch up to the rapid expansion of the electric micromobility industry.
- New Jersey Micromobility Guide – The New Jersey Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center’s Micromobility Guide, which summarizes the state laws and best practices that promote safety among riders of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other forms of micromobility.
