There are many different ways you can travel around Barcelona, but with the city’s nice weather, the beautiful cycling routes, and height elevation, electric biking is a perfect option to see the city from its best point of view.

With the e-bike of GOMEEP, you can enjoy all the sights of Barcelona, but without having trouble covering long distances and passing through all the height differences of the city. Besides all this, electric biking is an environmentally friendly and healthy way of traveling, other significant advantages. In this article, the GOMEEP team wants to give you some helpful information about riding your e-bike in Barcelona.

Biking lanes

In October 1990, Barcelona constructed its first cycle lane on the Avinguda Diagonal. Since then, Barcelona has grown into one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. With about 250 kilometers of cycling lanes, Barcelona is a fantastic city for electric biking. There are many different cycling lanes throughout the city, so you can freely move around Barcelona without inconvenience. There are four types of bike lanes, so below there is an overview of the differences in the cycle paths:

  • A cycle track in both directions on the pavement; Cyclists can travel in either direction.
  • A cycle track in both directions on the road; Cyclists can travel in either direction.
  • A one-way cycle track on the pavement; Cyclists can only to travel one way.
  • A one-way cycle track on the road; Cyclists can only to travel one way.

Regulations for electric biking

We at GOMEEP would like to inform you about the traffic rules on an e-bike because getting a fine is always a disappointment. Firstly, it is crucial to know that headphones are forbidden in Barcelona while biking. You run the risk of getting a fine of €200 if you do it anyway. Secondly, when you ride an e-bike, you are subject to the traffic rules of a regular bicycle. You must comply with traffic rules such as stopping at traffic lights and giving way to other road users in certain situations. Therefore, it is essential to know that the places you are only allowed to cycle are:

  • On cycle lanes
  • Zones 30
  • Parks
  • Streets where both vehicles and pedestrians transported at the same place
  • Roads (not on routes intended for taxies and busses)

 

There are many different ways you can travel around Barcelona, but with the city’s nice weather, the beautiful cycling routes, and height elevation, an e-bike is a perfect option to see the city from its best point of view.

With the e-bike of GOMEEP, you can enjoy all the sights of Barcelona, but without having trouble covering long distances and passing through all the height differences of the city. Besides all this, cycling is an environmentally friendly and healthy way of traveling, other significant advantages. In this article, the GOMEEP team wants to give you some helpful information about riding your e-bike in Barcelona.

Biking lanes

In October 1990, Barcelona constructed its first cycle lane on the Avinguda Diagonal. Since then, Barcelona has grown into one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. With about 250 kilometers of cycling lanes, Barcelona is a fantastic city for cycling. There are many different cycling lanes throughout the city, so you can freely move around Barcelona without inconvenience. There are four types of bike lanes, so below there is an overview of the differences in the cycle paths:

  • A cycle track in both directions on the pavement; Cyclists can travel in either direction.
  • A cycle track in both directions on the road; Cyclists can travel in either direction.
  • A one-way cycle track on the pavement; Cyclists can only to travel one way.
  • A one-way cycle track on the road; Cyclists can only to travel one way.

Regulations for electric biking

We at GOMEEP would like to inform you about the traffic rules on an e-bike because getting a fine is always a disappointment. Firstly, it is crucial to know that headphones are forbidden in Barcelona while biking. You run the risk of getting a fine of €200 if you do it anyway. Secondly, when you ride an e-bike, you are subject to the traffic rules of a regular bicycle. You must comply with traffic rules such as stopping at traffic lights and giving way to other road users in certain situations. Therefore, it is essential to know that the places you are only allowed to cycle are:

  • On cycle lanes
  • Zones 30
  • Parks
  • Streets where both vehicles and pedestrians transported at the same place
  • Roads (not on routes intended for taxies and busses)
Electric biking around Barcelona
The GOMEEP team hopes that this information will make using your electric bike around Barcelona easier. All there is left to do for you now is “enjoy the ride!
 If you have more questions, feel free to contact us.