A different perspective on eBikes

[Catrin]

Sadly that seems to be a trend in this country for group rides while there was a time when I could ride all day long, my highest average was only 13. I never was able to find a regular riding partner who would stick around at that speed. Can't say that I was ever insulted, thankfully. Now there WAS a few who would ride with me occasionally and I always appreciated that. I just got used to riding solo :-)

Nothing wrong with your e-bike! It helps you have fun & get out there. That is what matters!

[rebeccaC]

Reminds me of that children’s rhyme about sticks and stones. As long as my riding isn’t actually affecting others in a negative way, If someone throws a comment at me like what you’re writing about I’d look at as more about their attitude than anything else…..but then since I mostly ride alone, my rides are usually for whatever reason I want them to be. I will ride with a stronger rider/s for the challenge though but if I'm riding with someone less strong I made that decision and will ride with them and enjoy it.

I don’t know why someone would judge anyone riding an ebike in a negative way. Anything that gets a person outside and exercising in any way is a good thing to me!!! There have been some climbs when I could have deeply, I mean deeply, desired the use of an e assist!