In Utah, trails are being adjusted to allow adaptive bikes better access

KUER 90.1 | By Macy Lipkin

Published September 23, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

New technology, including electric motors, means disabled people can get out on mountain trails. But those trails need to be modified to make them friendly for hand-cycles or three-wheeled ebikes.

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