Originally Posted by
Happy Feet
I have no problem with them when used that way. As Katsup says, they can act to extend the number of runs a person can do if you otherwise have to pedal up a 2 kilometer access road each time you want to do a downhill run. Groups or people with SO's throw their bikes in pickup trucks to get to the top of the same roads. I would rather share those roads with e bikes than diesel spewing 4x4's.
More runs is one thing - going further is another. You make a valid point about trucks vs ebikes. But, my view is that people should just ride their bike up and down with the use of an engine or a motor. That’s what mountain biking is about - you earn your thrills!. And you get fit too.
These comments do not apply to people with a disability as I think ebikes are great for them or for commuting.