E-bikes can’t go above 28 mph, but e-motos can — some drive up to 65 mph. Since 2021, the number of e-bike crashes in Maine has steadily increased, according to data from the Maine Department of Transportation. Pagliarulo rides a Class 2 and a Class 3 bike, and he relies on them for all of his transportation needs. He’s hoping to grow the central Maine e-bike community. BIKING INFRASTRUCTURE IN CENTRAL MAINEWith good infrastructure and regulations, Zarro knows e-bikes can be a relatively safe form of transportation.