People of Mastodon!
I'm researching the growth of ebikes ...
... in cities around the US
I've talked to many people who love them!
But also want to include the perspective of folks who have concerns ...
... i.e. about the speed and weight of ebikes in accidents with pedestrians or other cyclists, and the like
If anyone has thoughts they wanna share, ping me! I'm all ears: [email protected]
Pass this along if you know anyone else with perspective they want to share
@clive I think people are riding e-bikes that may not be familiar with the rules of the road/paths for biking and it may be beneficial to start some sort of educational component (with any motorized mobility) about how to be respectful and safe while having fun!! I love my e-bikes but I hate seeing other e-bikes maneuvering recklessly (acoustic bikers do this too, but e-bikes add mass and speed)
I live in boulder, CO, an epicenter of e-biking, we’ve ebiked here for 6 years
Yep yep -- here in NYC we've had a real boom in ebiking, alongside a recent book in traditional cycling ... some of the same maneuvering/swerving issues
What ebikes do you have?
Clive Thompson
Kirsten Millar