3 eBike Shops in Bedford County, VA
Bedford County has 3 directory listings across 3 cities: Forest, Lynchburg and Moneta. This page is the shop directory, and the ride guide lives on the Bedford County Things To Do page.
Open a card for the phone, address, website and claim link. Call before you drive, because a directory card does not confirm today's hours, stock, rentals or repair work.
Things to do on an eBike in Bedford County →
Where to ride in Bedford County
Keep this page for shops and use the Bedford County Things To Do page for ride planning. Here is the short version of what we can source.
The James River is listed as a river in Bedford County, within Blue Ridge Parkway, on National Park Service land. That listing says visitors can bike, camp, hike and watch wildlife, and that bicycling tours are among the approved commercial use categories. The nearest reservable campground is listed as Otter Creek Campground, about 2 miles away. These details come from a secondary listing, so treat them as a lead and confirm current conditions, closures and bike rules with the National Park Service before you go. We did not find a posted e-bike rule for it, so the Virginia default below applies and posted signs win.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is listed at 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA 24104, phone (540) 297-6066. The lake is listed as 40 miles long and 20,000 acres. Boat rentals there are listed from Memorial Day through Labor Day, so that season is over. We found no e-bike trail information for the park. If you want to ride there, call the park and ask what is open to bikes and to which classes.
eBike rules in Virginia
Virginia recognizes Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 electric power-assisted bicycles. A compliant eBike gets bicycle rights and duties. It does not need a driver license, registration, title, insurance or license plate.
Class 1 and Class 2 assistance cuts off at 20 mph. Class 3 assistance cuts off at 28 mph. Every Class 3 operator and passenger must wear a compliant helmet, and every Class 3 bike must have a speedometer.
Virginia generally allows eBikes where bicycles are allowed, including roads, shoulders, bike lanes and shared-use paths. Localities and state agencies may restrict Class 1 or Class 2 on a path after notice and a hearing. They may prohibit Class 3 on a path, and they may regulate all classes on natural-surface nonmotorized trails. The statute is Virginia Code § 46.2-904.1. Our Virginia eBike laws guide has the sources. Whatever the state default, the manager of the road, path or trail you are on decides, so read the posted signs.
What we know about the three shops
Bedford County's directory has one shop in each of three towns. A tourism shopping page, Destination Bedford's shopping listing, names the same businesses, which helps confirm they exist. It does not say what each one sells or repairs.
The Bike Porch, Forest. Listed at 1219 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA 24551, phone (434) 207-6661. It is the Forest card below.
Blackwater Bike Shop, Lynchburg. Listed at 18869 Forest Rd, Lynchburg, phone (434) 385-7047. The zip code shows as 24501 on one source and 24502 on our card, so put the street address in your map app and confirm by phone.
Bob's Up The Creek Outfitters, Moneta. Listed at 1100 Celebration Ave, Suites 216 and 218, Downtown Moneta, VA 24121, phone (434) 363-2813. The shop's own website lists a different phone, (434) 946-5167, and the email info@bobsoutfitters.com. Try the directory number first and the website number if no one answers. The website has collection pages for e-bikes, including commuting, recreation, healthy lifestyle, touring and cruiser categories. A collection page is a catalog heading, not proof that a bike is on the floor today, so ask about the exact model. You can browse its e-bike collection before you call.
The same tourism page also lists Mariners Marketplace at 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, VA 24104. It has no card in our directory, and we have not confirmed that it sells or services eBikes.
Before you buy, rent or repair
Call with the date, rider height, bike brand, motor system and what you plan to ride. Then ask these questions.
- Do you service the motor and battery system on my bike, or only bikes you sell?
- Do I need an appointment, and is the part in stock?
- Can I rent or test ride, and which class is the bike?
- What tires come on the bike for the surface I plan to ride?
- What should I bring: key, charger, receipt, error code or the whole bike?
Cities in Bedford County
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find eBike shops in Bedford County?
This directory lists The Bike Porch in Forest, Blackwater Bike Shop in Lynchburg and Bob's Up The Creek Outfitters in Moneta. Use the city chips, then call to confirm hours and stock.
Where can I ride an eBike in Bedford County?
Virginia generally allows eBikes where bicycles are allowed, but path managers may restrict classes. The James River area on Blue Ridge Parkway land is listed for biking by the National Park Service. Check posted signs and current park notices before you ride.
Which phone number should I use for Bob's Up The Creek Outfitters?
Our directory lists (434) 363-2813 for the Moneta store. The shop's own website lists (434) 946-5167. If one does not connect, try the other.
Can I rent an eBike or get battery repair at these shops?
A directory card does not confirm rentals or battery repair. Call the shop with your bike brand, motor system and dates, and ask them to confirm the service before you travel.
eBike shops by city
All 3 listing cards are below. Use the city chips to jump, then call the shop about the day you actually have.
