Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hop on for an honest, local take on Aspen’s e-bike boom.
In this episode of The Local’s Show on GrassRoots Community Network, host Erik Skarvan sits down with Luke Wampler, owner of Aspen Vel, for a candid conversation about growing up on two wheels in Aspen, the massive shift from traditional bikes to e-bike rentals, and the real challenges of keeping trails safe.
You’ll hear Luke break down the confusing Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bike rules, why throttle bikes are creating the biggest problems on the Rio Grande Trail, how enforcement is (and isn’t) working, practical safety tips for first-time riders, and what’s next for e-mountain bikes on singletrack. Plus, a look at the Pristine Riders program turning bike rides into litter cleanups across the Roaring Fork Valley.
Whether you’re visiting Aspen, renting an e-bike, or just want to understand the new trail dynamics, this is the insider conversation you need.
Filmed at the newly renovated Red Brick studio on GrassRoots TV — America’s original public access channel since 1972.
Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots.
GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop.
Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests.
In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive.
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Hop on for an honest, local take on Aspen’s e-bike boom.
In this episode of The Local’s Show on GrassRoots Community Network, host Erik Skarvan sits down with Luke Wampler, owner of Aspen Vel, for a candid conversation about growing up on two wheels in Aspen, the massive shift from traditional bikes to e-bike rentals, and the real challenges of keeping trails safe.
You’ll hear Luke break down the confusing Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bike rules, why throttle bikes are creating the biggest problems on the Rio Grande Trail, how enforcement is (and isn’t) working, practical safety tips for first-time riders, and what’s next for e-mountain bikes on singletrack. Plus, a look at the Pristine Riders program turning bike rides into litter cleanups across the Roaring Fork Valley.
Whether you’re visiting Aspen, renting an e-bike, or just want to understand the new trail dynamics, this is the insider conversation you need.
Filmed at the newly renovated Red Brick studio on GrassRoots TV — America’s original public access channel since 1972.
Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots.
GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop.
Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests.
In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive.
Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to:
bit.ly/GRTVContribute
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in!
Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps
Subscribe for more videos: bit.ly/2Ycpi4P
Facebook: facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork
Twitter: twitter.com/grassrootstv
Web: grassrootstv.org
