Originally Posted by
kickstart
The one thing I can't come to terms with is why does the type of bike matter? If a group invites someone to ride with them knowing they have limitations in their skills or athletic ability, why would being on a legal E-bike make any difference?
If a group wants to invite ebike riders, then fine, it's on them. I thought we were talking about the situation where someone just showed up with an ebike to an otherwise all-human powered ride, which is an entirely different situation.
And the type of bike can make a big difference. Many rides forbid TT bikes and fixed gears for safety reasons. You can work out why.