E-bikes on The Legacy Trail
Tampa Bay & Sarasota, Florida · Sarasota · Managed by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
✅ All e-bike classes allowed
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Which classes: E-bikes allowed; no class excluded (Florida law defines Class 1, 2 and 3). 15 mph limit.
The rules
E-bikes are allowed on Sarasota County park trails with a 15 mph speed limit. Other motorized vehicles are not allowed. Deputies have been running speed enforcement on the trail.
What the official source says:
Electric bikes are allowed within parks and trails with a maximum speed limit 15 miles per hour.
Source: Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
📞 Call ahead: 941-861-5000 (rules and closures change)
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Gear for this ride
- Thule EasyFold XT 2 hitch rackFolding 2-bike hitch rack rated for 65 lb per bike — enough for most e-bikes. Check your bike's weight first.
- Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-lockKryptonite's top-rated U-lock, Sold Secure Gold, for trailheads and town stops.
- Topeak Mini Morph pumpFrame-mounted mini pump that fits both Presta and Schrader valves.
- Cygolite Metro Plus 800 headlight800-lumen USB-rechargeable headlight for dusk rides and tunnels.
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Florida's e-bike classes
Florida has three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle, cuts out at 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist to 28 mph). All three need working pedals, a seat and a motor under 750 watts. Florida e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail ✅ Yes, all classesPinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources
- Alafia River State Park (mountain bike trails) 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyFlorida State Parks (FL DEP)
- Tampa Riverwalk and City of Tampa greenways ✅ Yes, all classesCity of Tampa Parks & Recreation
- Upper Tampa Bay Trail 🟠 Class 1 onlyHillsborough County Conservation & Environmental Lands Management