“It’s super easy for kids to go on YouTube and find a video that will coach you how to override or disable the governor on a bicycle.”

Amy Thompson, Safe Routes to School program coordinator for the Boulder Valley School District in Colorado, highlighting safety concerns as e-bike use among young riders accelerates. Retailers in Colorado report a surge in back-to-school e-bike sales, but parents are increasingly worried about risks tied to high speeds and minimal oversight. With federal e-bike safety rules stalled, some states are stepping in with their own regulations, including requirements for safer lithium-ion batteries. (The Union-Bulletin)