Originally Posted by mstateglfr

I strive for inclusion when it comes to cycling. All the different forms are great to see and the more the merrier in my mind. It takes all types to help gain traction and support for cycling so lowering the barriers to entry is good.

but man do I struggle to stay supportive when I see ebikes online, in magazines, or out on rides.
I dont really care if they exist, but I do dislike the idea that it would be compared to human powered cycling.

if a battery bike gets someone out into nature and exercising, then perfect.
if a battery bike allows someone to ride further and see more, then perfect.
if those people then brag about how far they rode, then thats lame.


I am glad that gravel rides, even the likely organized races, seem to clearly define ebikes as unacceptable.


as for me, if i wanted to go faster on gravel i would buy a moped or roll the windows dow in my car and drive.
I like the challenge of riding.