Originally Posted by
noglider
Good point. It was a much deadlier sport back then. Quitting at age 30 is another good point. So climbing on those bikes was certainly not for everyone. Now nearly anyone can ride up big hills, and what fun it is! And with e-bikes, even more can, and I truly don't mind that at all, even though I'm not getting one soon. I think e-bikes are great.
eBikes need to be ridden responsibly. I've been annoyed more than once by an eBike passing within inches at 30mph on a bike trail. Technically, they are mopeds and, unless ridden with some care and consideration for others, have no place on dedicated bike/pedestrian paths.