Do Amish people ride bicycles?
Do the Amish ride bikes? The answer is: “it depends”. Like with other technologies, different groups have different rules when it comes to bicycles. The bicycle is common among Amish in some communities, particularly in the Midwest. These communities include:
- Holmes County, Ohio
- The Shipshewana & Nappanee areas in Indiana
- Arthur, Illinois
- Jamesport, Missouri
…among others. In these communities Amish may ride bikes to work, to visit family, or for pleasure.
Other communities do not permit bicycles, however. This can be due largely to tradition, or a belief that bicycles are too worldly. In these cases, Amish typically use the scooter instead. Amish communities which use scooters include”
- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Dover, Delaware
- Allen County, Indiana
- Geauga County, Ohio
Besides the bike and scooter, Amish people travel by a variety of other means – including rollerblades, pony carts, hired car, and of course, buggies.
For more, see:
- 7 Ways Amish Travel
- Why Do Some Amish Ride Scooters (But Not Bicycles)?
- All about Amish Buggies
- Can Amish ride in cars?
- Can Amish fly in planes?
- Do Amish people ride horseback?
Photo credit: Derk Stenvers
Amish riding Bicycles
It would seem in some communities they do allow them; In Pinecraft, FL, the Amish/Mennonite (?) ride the 3-wheel bikes, and they do quite well, maneuvering through the traffic, of busy Sarasota, FL. Good mode of transportation and economical, as well as non-motorized!
SharonR