A motor is a motor. I'm sorry that the E-bikers of the world feel so judged and defensive about this. I love riding mountain bikes AND dirt bikes, and I'm pretty sure that I'd have a ton of fun on an E-bike or Surron.
Public land agencies and trail system managers are shooting themselves in the foot by not sticking to the one black and white designation available here: that being motorized vs. non-motorized. As battery and electric motor technologies continue to evolve there will be thousands of new gadgets and doodads invented for trail shredding. This is great, it will allow for more people to get out and recreate, work through injuries and enjoy public lands, including my aging carcass. But for the love of god, put them in the correct category!
Public lands and trails should be managed for a variety of experiences. And this is a great opportunity for dirt bikers and e-bikers to rally together to maintain and expand motorized singletrack opportunities. But please, save us this bullshit that e-bikes and bicycles are the same thing.
Jan. 9, 2025, 9:53 a.m. - Elmer Hicks
A motor is a motor. I'm sorry that the E-bikers of the world feel so judged and defensive about this. I love riding mountain bikes AND dirt bikes, and I'm pretty sure that I'd have a ton of fun on an E-bike or Surron. Public land agencies and trail system managers are shooting themselves in the foot by not sticking to the one black and white designation available here: that being motorized vs. non-motorized. As battery and electric motor technologies continue to evolve there will be thousands of new gadgets and doodads invented for trail shredding. This is great, it will allow for more people to get out and recreate, work through injuries and enjoy public lands, including my aging carcass. But for the love of god, put them in the correct category! Public lands and trails should be managed for a variety of experiences. And this is a great opportunity for dirt bikers and e-bikers to rally together to maintain and expand motorized singletrack opportunities. But please, save us this bullshit that e-bikes and bicycles are the same thing.