Originally Posted by
Robert C
I think more people cycling, instead of driving, is a net good, both for the individuals and for other cyclists. I do not see it is an elite sport. It is both transportation and pleasure. The biggest issue I would see with e-bike touring is the range issue.
Nothing wrong with eBikes as transportation VS. other motorized vehicles. It's an environmental positive for sure.
BUT they are motorized and when people add motors to their bikes to move their fat-butts around it's loss to bicycle culture and world health, not a gain.