Originally Posted by
Doug64
FWIW, this was in the "Definition" section of the Manitoba, Canada's Highway Traffic Act. It was the 2016 version. I was looking for their policy about bikes on their major highways and came across this:
"Bicycle" means a device having any number of wheels upon which a person sits astride and which is propelled solely by human muscular power through the use of pedals; (« bicyclette »)."
Doug, I just think that goes to show how differing people/sources have differing definitions of what one is.
From Webster's online dictionary;
Full Definition of bicycle
- : a vehicle with two wheels tandem, handlebars for steering, a saddle seat, and pedals by which it is propelled; also : a stationary exercise machine that resembles such a vehicle.
Note how recumbents, trikes and unicycles are excluded but a stationary exercise bike would be allowed. Note also how an e assist fits within the definition. The question is, who gets to decide what definition allows or excludes discussion.