Things To Do on an eBike in Scott County, IA
Scott County e-bike riding centers on the Duck Creek Parkway Trail, which QC Trails describes as a paved multi-use trail 15.9 miles one way through Davenport and Bettendorf, running parallel to Duck Creek from Emeis Park in west Davenport to Havens Acres Park in Riverdale. Davenport code treats qualifying e-bikes as bicycles on multi-use paths when they have operable pedals and a motor under 750 watts.
The directory lists 6 local shops, including Trek Bicycle Davenport, Jerry and Sparky's Bicycle Shop, Gransport Cycles, Ruby's Bikes, Healthy Habits and EVI-Electric Vehicles of Iowa.
Where to ride in Scott County
Build days on the published Duck Creek Parkway pavement through Davenport and Bettendorf rather than inventing Mississippi River bridge connectors as Duck Creek mileage.
1. Duck Creek Parkway Trail
The QC Trails Duck Creek Parkway Trail page describes a paved multi-use trail running parallel to Duck Creek through scenic parklands, with length listed as 15.9 miles one way in Bettendorf and Davenport. It says the hard-surface corridor begins in Emeis Park in west Davenport and continues to Havens Acres Park in Riverdale, connecting neighborhoods, schools and parks.
eBike rules in Scott County
Davenport Municipal Code Chapter 10.84 defines a bicycle to include a device with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts whose maximum motor-only speed on a paved level surface is less than 20 mph. The same chapter defines a multi-use path (trail) as designed for shared use by pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorized users, which includes e-bikes and motorized micromobility devices, and requires operators to yield to pedestrians on multi-use paths. Confirm Bettendorf and Riverdale posted rules for segments outside Davenport, keep speeds safe for shared use, and stay off any segment that posts a different rule.
Half-day and full-day eBike plans
Half day: If rules allow your e-bike, ride a shorter Duck Creek out-and-back through Davenport park segments near Junge or Garfield and reverse before dark.
Full day: If rules allow, link more published Duck Creek pavement toward Bettendorf and Riverdale without inventing I-74 bridge or Arsenal Bridge mileage as Duck Creek Parkway length.
What not to ride in Scott County
Ignoring pedestrians on the multi-use path. Davenport code requires yielding to pedestrians on trails.
Counting Mississippi River bridge paths as Duck Creek Parkway mileage. Keep this page on the published Duck Creek corridor.
Assuming every city segment uses identical rules. Confirm Bettendorf and Riverdale postings separately from Davenport code.
When to ride Scott County
Summer humidity along the creek corridor changes comfort; start early. Winter ice on paved path changes traction after freeze-thaw cycles.
eBike shop hubs
Trek Bicycle Davenport, Jerry and Sparky's Bicycle Shop, Gransport Cycles, Ruby's Bikes, Healthy Habits and EVI-Electric Vehicles of Iowa are among the directory cards. Call about repairs and current inventory before you drive.
Other local service contacts
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Duck Creek Parkway Trail?
QC Trails lists 15.9 miles one way through Davenport and Bettendorf.
Where does Duck Creek Parkway start and end?
QC Trails describes Emeis Park in west Davenport to Havens Acres Park in Riverdale.
Are e-bikes allowed on Davenport multi-use paths?
Davenport code includes qualifying e-bikes in its bicycle definition and includes e-bikes among multi-use path users.
What e-bike limits does Davenport code describe?
Fully operable pedals, electric motor less than 750 watts, and motor-only top speed under 20 mph on a paved level surface.
Can I count the I-74 bridge path as Duck Creek mileage?
No. Keep this page on the published Duck Creek Parkway corridor.
How many shop cards are listed for Scott County?
The directory lists 6 local shop cards.
All eBike shops in Scott County
See the Scott County eBike shops and repair contacts page for the full directory.