Ride Ebikes Safely with Retired Deputy Sheriff & Bicycle Patrol Officer, Shawn Dinkins

Welcome back to another incredible episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're new to the show, this is THE BEST place to learn all about electric bikes, products related to them, And most importantly, the people behind the scenes.  I’m Jessica, part of the team with Area 13 Ebikes and on today’s episode you’ll learn more about ebike safety from retired Deputy Sherrif & Bicycle Patrol Officer, Shawn Dinkins. Shawn was a Dirt Bike School Coach (Motorcycle Safety Institute) an ATV Safety Instructor (ATV Safety Institute) as well as a Defensive Driving Instructor for programs like “Alive at 25” (teen driving program) and “The Mature Driver Course (senior driver program).  He has worked with local school districts to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students through “bicycle rodeos.” His YouTube channel is dedicated to promoting the safe use of alternate, clean transportation and to help you be safe, get healthy and protect the environment.  And he watched a recent video on our YouTube Channel and had some things to say about it.  This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Why understanding your local laws around ebikes is so important.  What are some of the things you don’t want to do on the trails and streets? What can you really get ticketed for when on an ebike? Some of the things Shawn Dinkins saw on the job and what not to do. What Shawn thought about the video titled, “Ebike Riders vs Cops - But they are increasingly clueless” What are the differences between the ebike classes?  Why playing ignorant is one of the worst things you can do if you get pulled over.  How you can get Oyster Insurance for your ebike, even if you didn't purchase it at Area 13 Ebikes? Some tips for riding safely as an ebiker directly from Shawn Dinkins. And so much more!  We love sharing more about ebikes If you have a guest suggestion, email us at info at Area 13 ebikes dot com. And if you want to share how you’re getting involved in your ebike community or what you want to learn about next - let me know!  Don’t forget to check the show notes for helpful links to get a bike, join the community, sell an ebike, get Oyster Insurance for your bike, and so much more. Thank you for joining us today. See you the first Tuesday of every month for another awesome episode of The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast.   Links from Area 13 Ebikes & Shawn Dinkins of The Ebike Safety Tips & Reviews Channel Check out our sponsor Oyster to get Insurance for your bike:  https://get.withoyster.com/m/area13/bike Watch Ebike Safety Tips & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzEfPhbRglsneCcvyOIRJw Check out Ebike Riders vs Cops Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4NDqVUpT28 Buy or sell your used ebike easily: https://www.ebikesearch.com Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at [email protected] and let us know you want to be on the show!