Does anyone know, for official, if electric assist bicycles are considered bicycles or motorized transport?
The former are eligible for a Compostela on finishing 200 kilometers. Riders of the latter is NOT eligible for a Compostela, regardless of miles traveled. The equivalent device would be a gasoline powered moped with pedals. This was the former policy.
I AM familiar with electric assist bicycles and have ridden them, with pleasure, in Belgium. I am also a regular volunteer at the Pilgrim Office. When I was last there in May, I saw several groups of cyclists, where at least one member of the group used an electric assist bicycle. I neglected to inquire then.
My month-long volunteer duty starts late next week, So I will learn then if the Pilgrim Office has taken an official position on this. Once I learn that, I will report back.