Originally Posted by
alan s
Appreciate the shout out on the Lynskey. Reminds me to update that thread with some recent changes.
I agree there are lots of issues, not just with cyclists, but all MUP users, that could be addressed. The extreme outliers should be aware they are making the situation more dangerous and unpleasant for all. I put e-bikes in that extreme, particularly on uphills, where let's say, the average cyclist is riding at 12 mph, and the e-bike is passing everyone at 20 mph. Using the MUPs to get around traffic and cheat the system is really unfair to those using the MUPs as intended.
If you are going uphill at a slower pace you have to recognize that people are coming down hill at a faster pace. I ride uphill on my commute home - railroad grade. Road bike 13mph, e-assist 18mph. However, I frequently ride home with a friend that races... He has no problem staying with me when I'm on the ebike. Thus, he would be passing other riders at the same pace I'm riding. Do you have a problem with the road racer passing you... or just the ebike?
I've never considered that you could "cheat" at commuting (didn't realize I was in a competition.)
Per the laws in my State and community, riding an ebike on the MUP is within the intent. An ebike such as mine is classified as a bicycle, not a motor vehicle per State law.