That's goes to the core of what I'm saying, there are many different motivations for cycling, so why question, or judge those that are different?

I suppose the reason I don't take umbrage with folks riding E-bikes is that cycling isn't a sport, or challenge for me, but the more intangible joie de vie as experienced on a bicycle, When I share the experience with others, its the person, not their bike that matters to me..

I just don't understand why some would wish to deny that to others.