2 eBike Shops in Ouachita Parish, LA
Ouachita Parish has 2 directory listings in two cities: BLUE BIKES in Monroe, categorized as a bicycle repair shop, and House Of Cycles in West Monroe, categorized as a motorcycle dealer. No rental is listed.
Contact details and the owner's claim link sit on the listing itself. Shop hours and stock move around, so phone first if you have a particular bike in mind.
Because House Of Cycles sells motorcycles, ask by phone if it works on bicycles or eBikes before driving over.
Things to do on an eBike in Ouachita Parish →
eBike shops by city
Cards are grouped by town below. Each town page carries the same shops with links to their detail listings.
Where to ride in Ouachita Parish
Forsythe Park, at 2300 Sycamore Street in Monroe, sits on the Ouachita River and has a 9-hole municipal golf course, a public boat launch, a sculpture garden, and a 4-mile mountain bike trail. It is also the start of the paved city routes the regional tourism group lists.
Louisiana Delta Adventures lists three paved routes starting from Forsythe Park: a 9.1-mile route to the Northside Loop, a 4.8-mile route to the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, and a 3.9-mile route to the University of Louisiana Monroe.
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, at 480 Richland Place in Monroe, is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge says bicycles are welcome on its roads and the Edgewater Trail, and not allowed on any boardwalk, the Wildlife Pier, the Prairie Trail, the Arboretum Trail, or the Wildlife Challenge Trail.
The refuge is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, with no camping or overnight stays. Dogs are welcome on a leash. The refuge page does not name eBikes.
Kiroli Park in West Monroe has a mountain bike trail with beginner, advanced, and expert levels that opened in November 2021. Singletracks lists the trail at 5.3 miles and a park fee of $1 per person. A separate 1.9-mile loop in the park is described as a walking trail with a dog park at its end.
eBike rules in Louisiana
Louisiana defines an electric-assisted bicycle in R.S. 32:1(25) as a bicycle with a saddle or seat, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, on two wheels (either one at least 16 inches across) or three wheels (one at least 20 inches across). It sorts them into three classes. Class one assists only while you pedal and stops assisting at 20 mph. Class two may move the bike on its own and cannot assist at 20 mph. Class three assists only while you pedal and stops assisting at 28 mph.
R.S. 32:204 gives an electric-assisted bicycle the rights and duties of a bicycle, and R.S. 32:1 leaves it out of the definitions of motor vehicle and motorcycle. It may be ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including streets, highways, bicycle lanes, shared-use trails, and bicycle paths. After notice and a public hearing, a local municipal authority, a parish authority, or a state agency in charge of a shared-use trail or path may prohibit Class one or Class two bikes there for safety reasons or to comply with other laws, and it may also prohibit Class three bikes. On a trail designated nonmotorized with a natural tread of cleared native soil, that authority may regulate eBikes on its own.
Nobody under 12 may operate a Class three eBike, though a child under 12 may ride as a passenger on a Class three built to carry one. Every Class three operator and passenger must wear an approved bicycle helmet, the fine is $50, and the fine is waived on proof of buying a helmet. A Class three must also have a speedometer that shows miles per hour. The section sets a helmet duty for Class three only, so read our Louisiana eBike laws guide, then the sign at the trailhead, because parish and park rules can go further.
Cities in Ouachita Parish
Each town has its own page of shops: eBike shops in Monroe and eBike shops in West Monroe. Open the town where you plan to stay.
Frequently asked questions
Who sells eBikes in Ouachita Parish?
The directory lists BLUE BIKES in Monroe and House Of Cycles in West Monroe. Call first, because House Of Cycles is categorized as a motorcycle dealer.
Can I bike at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge?
Yes on refuge roads and the Edgewater Trail. Bikes are not allowed on any boardwalk, the Wildlife Pier, or the Prairie, Arboretum, and Wildlife Challenge trails.
How long are the paved routes from Forsythe Park?
Louisiana Delta Adventures lists 9.1 miles to the Northside Loop, 4.8 miles to the zoo, and 3.9 miles to the University of Louisiana Monroe.
Is there mountain biking in Ouachita Parish?
Forsythe Park has a 4-mile mountain bike trail, and Singletracks lists a 5.3-mile trail at Kiroli Park in West Monroe.
Are eBike helmets mandatory here?
R.S. 32:204(H) makes a helmet mandatory for all Class three operators and passengers. Other classes are not covered.