I don't own an eMTB and have only ridden one for about 5 minutes. That said, I think they are a good idea and will encourage more people to get out of their vehicles and onto trails and paths.
One Less Car. Cars R Coffins. All that stuff.
I commute year-round and often get passed by folks on eMTBs. Are they getting exercise? Yes. As much as me? No, but really, who cares? I'm just happy they are outside and not stuck inside a giant killing machine.
If eMTB racing inspires people to ride a bike, then all the power to them and the manufacturers that make the products.
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Also congrats to Andreas for racing and representing Canada. I remember being at events back in the mid-90s where he was competing (I was too, but he actually would win stuff).
Sept. 5, 2019, 6:53 a.m. - Geof Harries
I don't own an eMTB and have only ridden one for about 5 minutes. That said, I think they are a good idea and will encourage more people to get out of their vehicles and onto trails and paths. One Less Car. Cars R Coffins. All that stuff.  I commute year-round and often get passed by folks on eMTBs. Are they getting exercise? Yes. As much as me? No, but really, who cares? I'm just happy they are outside and not stuck inside a giant killing machine. If eMTB racing inspires people to ride a bike, then all the power to them and the manufacturers that make the products. -- Also congrats to Andreas for racing and representing Canada. I remember being at events back in the mid-90s where he was competing (I was too, but he actually would win stuff).