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E-Motorcycles a Continuing Issue on GCA Open Space

As reported in the Apr. 4 issue of Our Community News (OCN), Gleneagle Civic Association (GCA) board members stated continuing concerns regarding E-motorcycles operating on and causing damage to the Ray Berg Open Space (RBOS). On Apr. 6, GCA President Mark Connell sent the following email to GCA members alerting them of a confrontation that occurred between a board member and juveniles operating E-motorcycles on the RBOS. He included information on how to proceed if E-motorcyclists are seen on the RBOS and provided information on where such off-highway vehicles are permitted.  David Futey can be contacted at davefutey@ocn.me

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The Gleneagle Civic Association Board wanted to bring to your attention an incident that recently occurred on the Ray Berg Green Space. 

At about 4:00PM on Sunday, March 29th, one of our board members and his wife were assaulted by four juveniles on E-Motorcycles. The juveniles were told by our board member that E-Motorcycles were not allowed on the Green Space. The juveniles drove concentric circles around our board member and his wife. They also rode their E-Motorcycles directly at them, then breaking off the charge at the last moment before turning away. 

Although our board member was knocked to the ground, neither he nor his wife suffered any significant injury. Our board member reported the assault to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.  Another GCA member witnessed this incident and walked toward the four E-Motorcyclists at which point they fled the scene. A sheriff’s deputy came to Gleneagle, took a report of the incident and is following up with an investigation.

This incident comes after more than a year of trespassing and damage to the Green Space by E-Motorcyclists. We have photo documentation of trespassing in February, April, and August of 2025, as well as an incident as recent as March 8th, 2026. In 2025, trespassing E Motorcyclists damaged the Green Space by leaving multiple figure eight “burn-outs”. Damage was estimated at $1,000 to repair. The damage was reported to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

The board would like to ask members for the following assistance in this on-going investigation:

  1. If you witness E-Motorcyclists in the Green Space, please take photos or video if possible. Electric vehicles often look like e-bikes but if they exceed the 750-watt legal limit they are legally classified as motor vehicles. Motors ranging from 1,000 to 6,000+ watts can reach top speeds of 30–65+ mph.  Consequently, the vehicle must be registered under Colorado law, the user must have a valid driver’s license, and the vehicle must be insured.
  2. Please immediately report any sighting of E-Motorcycles in the Green Space to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency phone number: 719-390-5555.
  3. If you know the identity of any E-Motorcyclists using the Green Space, please contact the Sheriff’s Office to assist with their investigation.

It is worth noting that KOAA Channel 5 ran a report on E-Motorcycles at 6pm on April 4, 2026, in response to a query from a Gleneagle North resident. The report noted that in the state of Colorado, E-Motorcycles are defined as OHV’s (Off-Highway Vehicle) which are permitted only on designated motorized trails. They are not permitted on roads, sidewalks, parks or areas that specifically prohibit motorized vehicles. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Best,

Mark Connell
President
Gleneagle Civic Association Board of Directors

Aerial view of damage to the open space on Jan. 11, 2025. Photo provided by the Gleneagle Civic Association
Aerial view of e-motorcyclists on the open space on Jan. 11, 2025. Photo provided by the Gleneagle Civic Association
E-motorcycle on the Open Space February 22, 2025. Photo provided by the Gleneagle Civic Association.
E-motorcycle on the Open Space April 28, 2025. Photo provided by the Gleneagle Civic Association.
E-motorcycles September 7, 2025. Photo provided by the Gleneagle Civic Association.
E-motorcycles March 3, 2026. Photo provided by the Gleneagle Civic Association.
E-motorcycles April 10, 2026. Photo provided by a reader.
E-motorcycles April 10, 2026. Photo provided by a reader.
E-motorcycles April 10, 2026. Photo provided by a reader.
E-motorcycles April 10, 2026. Photo provided by a reader.
E-motorcycles April 10, 2026. Photo provided by a reader.

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  1. We are having the same problem within city neighborhoods here in Monument. Minors as well as adults riding on our private sidewalks and public sidewalks, endangering residents. Parents are aware of their behavior and some have cursed and threatened physical harm to residents who have asked the boys not to ride on the sidewalks.
    Monument PD has been called multiple times and the offenders wait until the officers leave and resume breaking the law. We paid for a peaceful home and community but instead, we have children destoying our joint properties and quiet life. Help!

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