Marblehead Bike Shop Won't Sell E-Bikes To Minors, Citing Safety

MARBLEHEAD — A Marblehead bicycle shop is refusing to sell e-bikes to minors, citing safety concerns, according to CBS News Boston. The retailer's policy, which applies to anyone under 18, comes as electric bikes have grown popular with younger riders across the North Shore.

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"Bicycle shop in Marblehead, Massachusetts won't sell e-bikes to kids: "They're too fast"" A Marblehead bike shop is refusing to sell electric bikes to anyone under 18, telling reporters the motorized bikes move too fast for young or inexperienced riders to handle safely, according to CBS News Boston. (read it at https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/marblehead-massachusetts-ebikes-minors/)

"Salem State First-Year Students Volunteer Across 6 North Shore Communities" Salem State University sent 165 incoming students to volunteer projects in Marblehead and five other North Shore communities as part of its annual Day of Service, Marblehead Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/s/kogf4/salem-state-first-year-students-volunteer-across-6-north-shore-communities)

"The Four Glover Brothers' 6 Wives & 28 Children in Marblehead" The third and final talk in a local history lecture series is set for Sept. 6 at Goldthwaite Beach Reservation, according to a Marblehead Patch calendar listing. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/calendar/event/20260906/76c6276f-5f2c-42a1-93c1-1ada38e58918/the-four-glover-brothers-6-wives-28-children-in-marblehead)

"Realistic Painting in Watercolor Class" A watercolor painting class is scheduled for Sept. 12 at the Marblehead Arts Association on Hooper Street, according to a Marblehead Patch calendar listing. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/calendar/event/20260912/7577bc49-5006-4ed4-8d71-ce6b364b54bf/realistic-painting-in-watercolor-class)

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