New rules target e-bike riders

[@christams8863]

"They're going faster than the traffic, because the traffic is bad." He said it like it was a bad thing! LOL!

[@waterbottle4782]

Indeed, if traffic is so bad the drivers should want dedicated bike lanes for ebikes just so the car can driver faster. xD

[@amdee305]

IKR😂🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelbarry8373]

those e-bike are faster than CAR'S!

[@pauld.b7129]

Dude sounds like he's just pissed he has to wait in traffic while someone on an Ebike goes by.

[@GrunnOmaz]

@@michaelbarry8373 No, they are not

[@davethibault6734]

Cracking down on eBikes just a gas prices are going up. Let's also ignore the fact that collisions involving cars far outweigh the number of eBike incidents. Only in America could your priorities be so backwards.

[@TrueMexican775]

Bro what? You know how many bike accidents I see because of dumbass cyclists run the stop or red light? I get people riding bikes in order to save gas. But I also hate those who think just because it's not a full sized motorized vehicle on the road, the rules don't apply to them

[@link2442]

@@TrueMexican775 I prefer someone on an ebike running a red light at top speed of 20 mph (at most) than a 5,000+ lbs. suv going 60 trying to beat the light crashing on to crossing traffic

[@garrettromer8499]

@@link2442 right and u can clearly see there was no one at at intersection. Pry knew it wasn't busy and it wasn't like he flew up on it either. Pry could just see there were no cars. I would cross that red light on foot if no one was coming so why not a bike?

[@kdugger]

@@link2442 exactly 💯

[@AaronTheHarris]

Let's not forget that we need to subsidize car owners to the tune of $400 each, but eBikes? Yeah better crack down on those.

[@CrackedTire]

The old man's like they go way too fast! faster than me when I'm sitting in traffic wishing I was on a bicycle!!

[@link2442]

No kidding, it is ironic that he thinks that full size vehicles going more than the speed limit allows are OK yet he complains about kids hitting 15 to 18 miles and hour? 🤦‍♂️

[@matthews8576]

Yup

[@racerx2095]

Lol good one 👍 👍🤣

[@MarcillaSmith]

We have to get people off of bicycles and into -cars- -SUV's- FULL SIZE DIESEL TRUCKS, but also GO GREEN by sorting your garbage (even if most of it ends up in the landfill, anyway).

[@MarkovChains223]

Dude probably hates traffic, too, and just doesn't understand how more people *not driving* will lead to *less traffic* for him to bitch about

[@ErikAndersonNorthStar]

"They're going faster than the traffic." Not the cyclists' fault that cars are stuck in traffic.

[@SimplyTechna]

How can a ebike going 20 mph be faster than a car when there's a power of a difference?

[@rosshebrank4941]

@@SimplyTechna Congress needs to stay out of people's life that is why I don't believe in politics cause it's all about control

[@segua]

Haha seriously. The dude is pissed sitting in his car watching them whiz by.

[@AWESOMESHAUN]

Yeah get rid of the traffic

[@M.Mae.M]

Just another boomer making a dumb statement, good catch!

[@backyard3749]

This always happens with new forms of transportation going back to horse riders not wanting cars on their roads. This one is a really bad one due to the "dismount 50 feet from a person on a trail" nonsense. Avoiding traffic on roads (where the "collisions" cited occur) is a primary reason to ride an ebike. Just an idiotic city council with fearful old folks.

[@MHH3180]

We gotta be long lost separated twins. You read my mind.

[@mameux]

The 50 feet thing,bunch of morons!

[@JayPlays792]

I agree imagine having to dismount because of every person or a bunch of horses this sum bs ..

[@kayakuprising5914]

Exactly

[@shamuslamont100]

How dare they!! They're faster than the car traffic! They must be banned!!

[@Ride1Up]

Loving the comments! "they're going too fast. They're going faster than the traffic. Cause the traffics bad." 😂🤦‍♂ They need to be sitting in their cars, burning fossil fuels, annoyed like the rest of us god dammit!

[@taylorsopko5807]

He's the same guy going side by side with the guy in the slow lane so you can't pass, and would do the same if we all rode bikes lmfao

[@mdhdhair]

LMFAO!!

[@Blox117]

old people in their motorized wheelchairs

[@dudeonbike800]

Ding, ding, ding!!!!

[@Alazeth]

Wolf King doing 76 mph on the highway... The car behind me is on my rear end... 😑speed limit 45 🤷 I Don t want to get run over and of course I need to go faster or you maniacs will kill me with your cars.🌆🛴💨🚓🚦🚕🚗😁🤙

[@donovangarcia1778]

That man they interviewed was so close to understanding that riding a bike will always be faster than sitting in traffic. It's almost like it's a better transportation alternative that cities should be incentivizing and not punishing, especially if they want any chance to meet their carbon reduction goals.

[@ryanbrouillard2926]

Well they don't really care about emissions it's just a way for the government to make money

[@Barnaby33YT]

You forgot the part about, "DAMN KIDS GET OFF MA LAWN!"

[@tonyroze1]

That guy was such an idiot and had no clue he was an idiot. They move faster than traffic because traffic is real bad ... Hello , no light bulb yet ?

[@barbiegross1002]

The real problem is they haven't figured out how to tax you and make you carry special insurance yet

[@saved_yet_so_as_by_fire]

There's still a carbon emissions from the power plants.

[@FlexibleToast]

Imagine complaining about traffic and bicycles at the same time...

[@khrisstake2210]

Merica

[@ayokay123]

Old people make laws without regard to a future they won't be living in.

[@barbiegross1002]

Seems to me I've heard ignorant stupid comments like this before where was it oh yeah 40 years ago when I was young and stupid don't be disrespectful you really don't understand how fast you will be considered old like 30 the new old.

[@esepaisakid9545]

@@barbiegross1002 old people just fucken suxk, they wanna baby the youth by implying rules and police force. old people suck!

[@ItsDrewby]

@channelofstuff r/fuckcars

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

old people have to make laws because of dumb young people. kids were causing problems with ebikes, but instead of punishing the kids, its punish everyone else instead.

[@DiogenesOfCa]

@channelofstuff 100 people die everyday due to cars, but let's regulate e-bikes. Thanks for proving my point.

[@Altema22]

Just a few things I'd like to point out as a safety advocate and former marathon cyclist. When you have an increase in usage, it is statistically normal to have an increase in incidents. E-bikes have a much lower injury rate than regular bikes: Bicycle injuries per 10,000 riders: 385.4 E-bike injuries per 10,000 riders: 0.13 Your news report gives the number of injuries as a combined total with regular bikes included, but we know from safety statistics that the majority of those injuries are regular bicycles. I don't fault reporters for not being knowledgeable about e-bikes, but perhaps research would be helpful. The person shown "speeding" is not even on an e-bike, nor is he using a bike lane. I checked with your San Diego police department, and helmets are not required except for children. Additionally, the first e-bike in this video is making a legal left turn from a driveway like the other vehicles, and the red e-bike is making a legal left turn and using proper signals. The rider blowing through a red light is in the wrong, but I would be remiss if I did not point out that cars blow through red lights thousands of times every day. Hats off to the gentleman realizing that a bicycle is faster than sitting in a traffic jam, but "too fast" is relative. Regular bicycles can go faster than class 1 and 2 e-bikes, and I've observed regular bikes blow past children and strollers at 30mph multiple times, and always with no warning. Regarding the new rules, reckless riding should absolutely be against the law. Riding with multiple passengers should be regulated, but there are hundreds of bike models that are designed to carry passengers. The "extra" passenger in your video is on a model which is available with a legal passenger package and footrests. Requiring a rider to dismount within 50 feet of a pedestrian or horse? That was not thought out at all. You are basically requiring all riders to become pedestrians pushing bikes. And what then? Walking behind pedestrians and horses until, what? Until they decide to turn in a different direction? And horses go faster than e-bikes and have no brakes... how is that legal? (Being sarcastic here; I also ride horses). E-bikes are not new, but their popularity is, and we do need to be responsible no matter what our mode of transportation may be... even if it's the cars that directly killed 31,720 people in the first nine months of 2021. Ooops! Did I just type that out loud? Sorry!

[@AaronTheHarris]

Yeah they could've spent 5 minutes digging into the topic more but inflammatory headlines make engagement money machine go brrrrr

[@wb6msa]

Very well said, great job showing the bias in the story, which seems all too typical in these short news bits

[@AMAZSPIDEY]

United States for you designed for cars and nothing else and if you try well more ruled get back in your car . I love riding but so dangerous because of lack of proper bike lanes and safety for bikers in general.

[@RSMethodology]

All facts

[@matthews8576]

Well said. This is a city inventing a problem to be solved with new laws and fines, of course.

[@jackballjohnson3468]

Old guy: “they’re going too fast, too fast… because the traffic is so bad…” Ebikes are the solution, and instead local government makes ebikes the problem. American is finished.

[@CDXLIV444]

100% right. Old people just don't like change.

[@garrettromer8499]

Right and these things usually upgraded can only do 30 35 miles an hour tops safely. They have electric dirt bikes that do like 70 miles an hour but it's not the same thing. A lot of those bikes they showed r rad powered ebikes and those only do like 20 tops with the throttle. U can do 25 Maybe a little faster peddling really hard down a hill on an older model. The newer models r limited as heck. Upgraded they usually only do 30 and I don't think u can even upgrade the newer models. Rad power bikes saw to it that u will only buy spare parts from their company. Don't want their newer bikes compatable with anyone else's hardware.

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

apparently you didnt watch the video...they said the kids riding the ebikes were the problem, not the bikes. other people have complained that because of idiot kids riding them recklessly, the govt wants to impose laws instead of punishing the idiot kids.

[@jakegarrett8109]

@@shadowsilverlight1651 and those laws are going to try to do what? Punish the children...

[@jackballjohnson3468]

@@shadowsilverlight1651 i literally quotes the old guy, so yea, i watched the video, and i disagree with your opinion, the idiot kids are just doing what idiot kids do. Instead of making reasonable solutions for ebikes, the govt is going to try and ban them, instead of seeing ebikes as the solution to things like traffic and pollution. Take a car lane and it can become a two lane bike path, with speeds higher than the traffic, in downtown areas it would literally save the day. but yea, i didnt watch the video because i dont agree with you.

[@zachcrius9942]

In Europe, blame the drivers not the cyclist. In America, blame everyone (including pedestrians) but not the drivers.

[@MHH3180]

Truth

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

especially when it involves kids, then american just go completely retarded. they Always punish people who have nothing to do with problem while allowing the people causing the problem to continue. dumbest thing ever.

[@bernardberben4852]

But you know there are tons of stupid kids riding those right?

[@MHH3180]

@@bernardberben4852 not ANY in the 250,000 community where I live.

[@dudeonbike800]

This is why the horrible term "accident" is almost ALWAYS used when discussing car crashed, collisions and wrecks. The driver is the poor victim of circumstance, things out of their control, and just plain old bad luck. They're NEVER responsible!

[@Joe_Brig]

"They go faster than the traffic, because the traffic is bad". That isn't the bike's fault.

[@paulborneo7535]

Carlsbad should change their name to Karentown.

[@link2442]

Lol no kidding, you my friend deserve more up votes

[@susanrosenberg1406]

How 'bout Karensbad - with apologies to all of the good Karens out there!

[@ThatsNotaRealBike]

Meh, people love Carslbad because of the Karens. Birds of a feather…

[@whazzat8015]

Great idea. Like NYC , just putting minority riders on ebikes would get the matter prompt regulation!

[@darkguardian1314]

Didn’t disclose how many accidents are the results of the car driver. Given numerous accidents in Gas Lamp and Midway that were cars fault. The reporting seems slanted a bit against bikes. Many are kids and not adults.

[@XKclassHater]

Its something different and people don't like different things I guess... there's always gonna be some sort of bias against things people know jack about

[@robertnussberger2028]

They just want your insurance.

[@Tortilla.Reform]

“Dismount within 50 ft of a pedestrian or a horse” One of the dumbest things I’ve heard today

[@visualpun650]

Just wondering what you think would be proper bike etiquette on a narrow 5 foot wide trail if you wanted to pass a horse or person. 50 ft sounds extreme to me to, but if there wasn't a law or guidance how many cyclists would actually dismount to walk their bike around a person. Or would they feel OK to pass a person with less than 6 inches between their handlebar and someone's elbow.

[@phu5005]

@@visualpun650 - does the horse rider have to dismount when a pedestrian or bike approaches? If no, then the rule is beyond stupid. Everyone needs to be aware of their surroundings on a path or trail. Penalizing one class only is garbage.

[@ThatsNotaRealBike]

Pasadena Ca has the same rules on their trails, too. Nothing new. Horses in big cities are expensive, and the rich always have the right of way. The rule applies to regular pedal bikes, too.

[@dudeonbike800]

The horse lobby wants us all to understand that their massive and unpredictable animals are OUR problem!

[@ecoboostedfuze]

How are you even supposed to measure 50ft when you’re coming at a stop? 😂 Does that mean if I stop at 45ft I’m breaking the rule? 😂😂😂

[@Tortilla.Reform]

Hilarious that someone is complaining about a cyclist blowing through a red light in an empty intersection after checking for and seeing no incoming traffic

[@mikeking245]

so out of touch. as the light turned fucking green. idiot pussy world

[@robertnussberger2028]

Yeah. But he blew through a red light. I totally agree with you that this whole news thing is bull shit. But you can't really do that, if you care about safety. You're supposed to respect the light the same way as walkers and drivers. But this whole news thing here is looking for e bike riders to do little illegal things and make it sound as if like "e bike people are always wrong". I think I can explain this correctly for this spectacle; Less people are riding motorcycles and driving cars because of the gas and insurance prices. Soo they try electric e bikes because it doesn't take gas and dosent require insurance to ride. And it's fun. Insurance people don't like this. They see this, and they are mad. I bet you they make handshakes with the news, and the news is happy to oblige, because they know non e bike riders hate being stuck in traffic in a car and plainly seeing e bike riders on the bike lane pass by them fast. This is what they will like to watch. News outlets know that,, and this is their plan. They just want your insurance money.

[@balderdash707]

@@robertnussberger2028 the light turned green right after they got through the intersection. While I agree that it was illegal, it's totally plausible that it was a perfectly safe thing to do.

[@777noirkat]

I recommend adult aware ebikes to do the same- the very end of the yellow is a good time to go! If you can see no impending late red drivers approaching-

[@uptowndunker6346]

@@777noirkat I think the best time to go is when the light is about to turn green and the white walk signal comes on

[@paulborneo7535]

Dedicated bike lanes. Ebike riders are entitled to get around just like car drivers are. They are bothering to do something about the climate so let's support them, not punish them.

[@justinlee856]

I agree, people are getting mad that ebike riders are saving gas money and enjoying themselves. There are a lot bigger problems to worry about.

[@gggggg3912]

Where does their electricity come from? Not really doing something about the climate if electricity being charged is through gas, oil, etc

[@thesage90]

They don't really care about this planet

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

they are supporting them...what they Want is for the idiot kids to learn how to ride the bike properly and not causing accidents. did you not watch the video? they arent trying to ban them, they are punishing people who have nothing to do with it as always. any time a child is involved, they always punish everyone else instead of the child causing the problem because they dont want to hurt the childs feels. so, they let the spoiled brat continue to be spoiled brat while punishing everyone else.

[@oldcrook510]

climate lol...

[@XKclassHater]

I have actual dashcam footage of cars blowing through red lights, stop signs, no turn signals, driving recklessly and ACTUALLY posing threats to peoples safety... why doesn't anyone do anything about that?

[@Altema22]

I ride a bike to work when the weather is ok, and EVERY day I almost get run down by multiple vehicles turning right from the opposite direction... some of them looking me in the eye as they force me to get out of their way.

[@XKclassHater]

@@Altema22 When I first got into ebiking, I started with a basic 750w kit, kinda slow but i kept to the bike lanes. at least twice some knucklehead drifted into my lane while texting and driving. Keep your head on a swivel and get a helmet cam.

[@MHH3180]

When was the last time you saw a police officer that was not speeding?

[@XKclassHater]

@@MHH3180 I....Uhh....hmmm

[@AaronTheHarris]

Hilarious that the city of Carlsbad finds "it's time to crack down on ebikes" after 0 deaths in 3 years, yet it doesn't seem like they're "cracking down on cars" given that cars kill an average of 15 people per year just in Carlsbad alone.

[@MHH3180]

KZbin needs a love button

[@1911Zoey]

City council is ruled by morons

[@bray7934]

So true! I don't like using the term, but this is definitely a carbrain moment.

[@johannlopez4524]

1:15 “they’re going faster than the traffic.” Well yes, even walking I can go faster than traffic in a standstill.

[@heavysighs]

I am a 56-year-old man who suffers from heart disease. The e-bike is the only thing that keeps me out there and going. This is ridiculous.

[@guerovillalbaso4076]

Why you got heart disease at such a young age

[@heavysighs]

@@guerovillalbaso4076 It was a blood clot. I’m good now.

[@guerovillalbaso4076]

@@heavysighs how do blood clots happen?

[@oX313Xo]

Hope all is well and you heal. But just buy a normal bike??

[@heavysighs]

@@oX313Xo I have those too. 🤙🏻

[@DMANOG]

Honestly e bikes are a blessing to the world removing pollution and helping the environment and allowing us to become less dependent on foreign oil obviously you Karen's and your Karen network would run this kind of story

[@justinlee856]

Seriously it’s so dumb there are a lot bigger issues to worry about here in the States. Karen’s be mad about people saving gas money and enjoying themselves more than being stuck in traffic.

[@fucketaboutit]

they're great...yep...but a lot idiot kids ride them fucking up constantly and a fkn menace

[@michaeltuggle9602]

Helping the environment? Where does the electricity come from? Manufacturing waste for the bikes, batteries, etc.

[@austinradtke9730]

So apparently cars just manifest themselves without any manufacturing? And they run on magic and rainbows?

[@michaeltuggle9602]

@@austinradtke9730 according to the left, yes

[@MrCentralDriver]

I'm not saying everybody who rides these electric vehicles is doing it safety, aka helmets, lights, mirrors, listening to music etc. But I've been riding e-bikes since the beginning of 2021 and its the people in the cars who don't pay attention. Most people will turn right in front of you because they only look for cars, not people in the bike lane. I also go through red lights (after coming to a stop) because most traffic lights do not pickup ebikes let alone some motorcycles have that same problem. Also where I live bike lanes are randomly blocked off or non existent or 2-3inches wide before your off in the bumpy dirt so honestly I got fast enough electric bikes that I ride in the street. I would drive my car more often if gas prices weren't so crazy, its just gonna get worse. Even 3 of my co workers now ride bikes to work and told me I was ahead of the game since I been doing it for over a year now saving money

[@kingstergaming7242]

But you're doing over 45mph (sometimes on bike lanes) or passing traffic. That brings a lot of unwanted attention. Specially posted on KZbin, criminating yourself. You saw the video, that's what the old man said towards the end. I ain't no Saint either, I go over the allowed speed (15mph) when the road is to myself.

[@MHH3180]

@@kingstergaming7242 so true. The industry is killing itself by selling over powered crap. It is not necessary. E-bikes with 1/3rd the power we allow still sell like crazy throughout Europe.

[@emonihaggins9776]

I live in Florida I ride my ebike every where and you are right about drivers not paying attention to ebikes I thought I was the only one who noticed that

[@nubsirito]

chicago here. drivers rarely take notice or cares! twice have i felt the vehicles just inches away from me while im just going 20 and just a few inches away from the parked cars on my right WHILE BEING ON THE BIKE LANE. both times i slowed down then got off and walked for a couple of minutes to shake off the out of nowhere adrenaline rush you feel during the times you are in extreme danger

[@justinlee856]

Hey man love your videos! I ride an onyx rcr, and honestly it’s been amazing using it as a main commuter to work and around town. Not to mention saving mad money on gas and saving the planet from one less car emitting emissions. People have bigger things to worry about than ebikes Karen’s and grandpas should honestly find some hobbies man

[@alanb76]

Reminds me of many other laws - blame the machine, not the driver. Dismount your car when within 50 feet of pedestrians, bicyclists and horses.

[@DailyJustingonzales]

Ebikes kill virtually no one. Why aren't we cracking down on bad drivers?

[@justinlee856]

Seriously you know how many times I’ve seen a Karen driving a Range Rover too large for her to handle, while also on her phone seriously swerving because she has to update her insta or Facebook.

[@visualpun650]

Justin, there are more than 3 million traffic tickets issued to motorists in Cali alone. Where are your stats that motorists are skating by while bicyclists are being unfairly targeted? If you ride your e-bike with respect to the traffic laws and with respect to others that share the road with AND with knowledge that people in cars dont always see you, you shouldn’t see this law as problem here. But if people act like selfish jerks, there will be complaints and that may result in updates to our laws. Bikes are awesome. Selfish riding … not so much.

[@dudeonbike800]

One group is entitled after over a century of coddling, public subsidy and wars for oil. The other is an easy target.

[@dudeonbike800]

@@visualpun650 but remember: The selfish bicycle rider puts himself in danger first and foremost. The selfish driver puts EVERYONE ESE IN DANGER! That you fail to understand this fundamental difference is the crux of the problem.

[@visualpun650]

@@dudeonbike800 Your romanticized truth oversimplified things. A selfish cyclist can cause an unaware motorist to swerve and hit an innocent cyclist or pedestrian. A reckless selfish person - even a pedestrian -- potentially put everyone near him in danger. An advocate for more cycling should be for carefully written laws and more safety education for bike and other alternative transportation users.

[@GertBreynolds]

Being an avid bike commuter since around 2012, I've felt that the vast majority of law breaking or dangerous situations by bike commuters in the eyes of car users are normally a result of bad infrastructure, or bad laws forcing cyclists into dangerous situations because the rules of the road see bikes as an afterthought. Many experienced bike commuters have to choose between breaking laws or breaking bones, and a traffic ticket is cheaper and less painful. It makes me sad to see that as bike usage is growing, the growing number of problematic incidents is making law makers increase punishment rather than improving infrastructure.

[@rarefruit2320]

That’s what Republicans and Democrats do

[@jaderainhans9095]

i blame the bad riders plus alot of driver suck at driving too

[@MHH3180]

So, instead of dealing with the real problem, they go after the ones that are not killing anybody. They have encouraged ever greater traffic jams and complain the bikes are going faster. They don't enforce speed limits and wonder why people are dying. Those bikes are not, "too fast, way too fast." Most won't go over 20 and 28 is hardly fast in traffic.

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

yep, always punish everyone else and not the persons causing the problem.

[@MHH3180]

@@shadowsilverlight1651 who isn't a problem in a motor vehicle?

[@tommyreyes7033]

More bike lanes

[@waterbottle4782]

We do not need new laws considering it is already illegal to run a red light regardless if riding an e bike, a regular bike, or a car.

[@Thevillageidiot8]

How about we talk about the statistics of car accidents and negligent drivers who have accidents on the daily. And 80% of the time bicycle and ebike accidents are caused by vehicle operators failing to yield the right of way. Also to the elderly man complaining about them going faster than the flow of traffic maybe you should talk to your city council about ways to relieve the congestion that plagues most major city’s

[@Salamander407]

Dude, personal electric transportation is the way of the future. It's cheap, it's clean, it's green baby!

[@IamKingFace1]

🗣 people don't do anything responsibly..most people don't even walk down the street responsibly but yall talking bout some dam e bikes🤣..get a life..ain't nothing or nobody safe from anything..Live Life and Love

[@barbiegross1002]

No problem just pay your road taxes, get your inspections every year and oh yeah get insurance

[@paulkoller8104]

Cycling safely is not as intuitive as you would think. There is a learning curve to anticipating danger. Put a bunch of people (especially kids) on an e-bike that goes 20-30 mph when they haven't gone through the learning curve of riding safely and you get accidents. Then people complain to the government about those accidents and say "Do something!". Then the government, who has no idea about what it takes to ride safely, reacts, and this is what you get.

[@whazzat8015]

Horses and pedestrians have right of way and deserve respect. Just don't be a jerk. That is actually hard for many folks to achieve

[@hwarmweak]

There's a whole series of vids by "Not Just Bikes" that shows how the Dutch design infrastructure that enables everyone to be better off. I wonder if any US city could design decent infrastructure that is not designed to keep USA citizens pumping gas and going to the hospital for all the related injuries and maladies.

[@garrettromer8499]

They don't want that that's why our infrastructure was set up for basically just cars and semi's and that's the way the big vehicle companies want it. Why we don't have a good railway system across the entire country. We have plenty of space for it and the amount of jobs it would create is huge.

[@MHH3180]

@@garrettromer8499 truth

[@acefrm1593]

It’s all about money (GREED) in America!

[@MHH3180]

@@acefrm1593 sort of, but not exactly. Communities save a LOT of money for every mile of segregated infrastructure they build (roads for cars are really that expensive). It is corporate greed for ever more corporate welfare that keeps us building ever wider, faster, STROADS. Those big corporations, to which we give more money than all social welfare programs added together (including public education), that own our politicians.

[@BigEBikes]

There should be an educational class about how much better electric bikes are for the community compared to other modes of transportation.

[@epbrown01]

Sounds good. Will there be parking available? ;-)

[@bicycles-as-far-as-im-aliv5725]

@@epbrown01 packing for what? Bikes or cars?

[@oX313Xo]

Or a normal bike is better than all the above? Get into shape while on your way to work? Electric bikes are for those too lazy to be real bikers and lack the drive to get into shape.

[@epbrown01]

@@oX313Xo I think e-bikes are for people that don't want to be lumped in with the notoriously self-righteous toxic bicycling community. Not that *you* come off that way. At all. Really.

[@oX313Xo]

@@epbrown01 @E Brown well if im being completely honest with you im not a biker period. So it is wrong for to comment on this in general but I ride my bike here and there I dknt consider myself a biker because it's not everyday and I don't really socialize with others who bike as a hobby snd passion. But to me it seems pretty lazy and kinds defeats the exercise purpose. But see you can ride a normal bike and bike kn your own you don't need to be part of any kind of biking community or association. But really at that point why not buy you a little dirt bike or motorcycle?? To me E-bikes sre just lazy bikes but at the end of the day opinion won't change Bob's mind that he needs one. I personally just feel people should just ride normal bikes sure at first you won't go as far as an electric one might but with enough training and practice you might get there the pay off seems to be much better for you..just my opinion that they are lazy and I welcome any counter calim open to conversations that may chsnge my point of view.

[@g.c.3339]

We must all learn to live with e-bikes. If the car were invented today there is no way it would be approved, consider a 2-ton hunk of metal traveling at 60 mph, pretty far from safe. Let's get over the ebike issues and get on with life

[@barbiegross1002]

No problem with glorified bicycles just want you regulated, taxed, bi yearly inspections, and insured.

[@knosis]

@@barbiegross1002 you are missing the point, barbie. There is a reason why cars are inspected and insured. I wish there were banned tbh. They are big (over 2 tons), they go fast, they kill approximately 40,000 people per year in the United States alone, and injure about 2 million per year. Bicycle riders - even the most reckless riders - are not capable of creating the the mayhem that cars create for the average person.

[@armaanchowdhury1690]

@@knosis "cars go fast" that's the whole point of a vehicle!? People want to go from point a to point b as fast as possible. Thank God people like you don't control the law.

[@knosis]

@@armaanchowdhury1690 There is a consequence to speed in a car. The faster a car goes, the higher the likelihood of death and injury to it's occupants and people in the surroundings. A car is more likely to kill someone going at 25 miles an hour than a bike going at 25 miles an hour because of momentum (the physics concept that states that momentum =mass x velocity). This explains why highway deaths increase when speed limits are increased, although the amount of accidents stay the same. I'm all for drivers getting to places fast and efficiently, but not at the expense of others.

[@armaanchowdhury1690]

@@knosis people still want to go fast. They won't give it up, me included

[@and2244rew]

America: 35,000-40,000 killed by cars every year Also America: We've got to get these e-bikes under control

[@amdee305]

🤣

[@whazzat8015]

The zero deaths vision acknowledges that even one death on our transportation system is unacceptable and focuses on safe mobility for all road users. This idea was first adopted in Sweden in 1997 as "Vision Zero" and since then has spread around the world.

[@coyoteself]

As a longggggg time cyclist, I know that you can pass all the laws that you want. but so long as people don't know those laws, they're utterly useless. So along with those laws, it's time to use the education system to teach children AND their parents about the laws and bicycle safety in general. Don't just limit it to classroom lectures and videos, include practical cycling, in parking lots and on the street. There's a LOT that can be done to make cycling a LOT safer here in the US. Problem is most Americans don't know that laws that are currently on the books and see a bicycle as merely a toy that you can jump on and be an idiot.

[@En4cer2K9]

Anybody ever wonder why we spend a quarter of our lives in school, but don't ever learn ANYTHING about life?

[@borthwey]

As a cyclist, I feel that I am unsanctionable by law because at any time I can transform myself into a pedestrian and carry the bike, instead of being carried by it. Maybe not everyone can do that responsibly, maybe the law doesn't agree with my view, but for all practical purposes that's my reality. On a bike I do whatever the hell I want, that I would do as a pedestrian.

[@bray7934]

And you can do so because cycling is so low impact and safe. Many pro-car folks go on and on about regulating bikes when it's their mode of transportation that should be way more heavily scrutinized instead of the one that has an incredibly low fatality and serious injury rate. This group somehow misses that they drive 2 ton polluting death machines daily.

[@9mmshort254]

They're not getting their gas money, so this is their next step

[@gstring120]

This story could have been an uplifting piece... about how bikes are growing in popularity to releive congestion and promote healthier life styles. With any new thing growing in use, enforcement to prevent reckless use is needed. As with anything, there are always bad apples. But in general, ebikes make roads and trails safe and provide better exercise than traditional bicycles. Even the legislation seems very reasonable and favorable for ebike users. But the tone of your story makes it all sound so dark and ominous. Lighten up and learn to see the brighter side of life.

[@pauld.b7129]

Really shouldn't be a problem. Some of these old people think if they are inconvenienced in the slightest that they are being "terrorized". Like that old guy was just pissed that people were zipping by while he's stuck in traffic. He didn't actually see a violation, he's basically just a hateful dude that dosen't want people getting ahead of him 😂 probably drives an expensive SUV so he's extra pissed these days. And most if the injuries are undoubtedly caused by drivers. Probably pulling out in front of the bikes because they didn't bother to look. Then they blame the bike rider for going "too fast". Had that exact thing happen to me, and I was on a regular bike 🤣 people just want to blame someone else for their lazy habits

[@uptowndunker6346]

I’ll admit sometimes I go 29 when I think I’m going 20. But that’s because I have been riding ebike for long time that 20 feels slow. I have the Ariel rider grizzly dual motor dual battery too speed 36 and it is amazing to ride reliving your back from hunching forward

[@bleepbloop7039]

the stronger ebikes can tear up some trails though with enough traffic, some trails require maintenance

[@AlohaMilton]

E bikes are on average way more likely than other bicycles to stop at intersections, simply because its so much easier to get going again. I ride an E-bike and I have noticed myself and other powered bike riders stop way more than other cyclists, especially road bikers in packs on the weekend who blow through stop signs and stop lights in big groups, ride side by side out into traffic lanes, all kinds of bad riding behavior. That one clip of one kid blowing through an intersection with no context at all, whatever that was just bad reporting. Dismount within 50 feet of pedestrians and horses? That is rediculous. How about just go slowly by the pedestrians then use the electric motor to get back up to speed, like we normally do. Why are pedestrians and horses treated the same? They are totally different. If there is a horse then OK, so few people can afford horses anyway. We can dismount for horses they are rare and there are issues with them reacting badly to things they dont understand, bikes maybe trigger their 'is it a wolf?!?!' instincts. But no way should bicyclists have to dismount within 50 feet of a pedestrian on paths, that is a rediculous over reaction.

[@whazzat8015]

Bad behavior and bad laws. Problem with ebikes is the same as with cars. Jerks Horses and pedestrians have right of way and deserve respect. Just don't be a jerk. That is actually hard for many folks.

[@Visiorary]

I sneak up on Geezers walking their dogs. I have blaring music and I pass them at 8 to 12 mph. It scares the piss out of them when they discover there are other people on the trail. I'm 57.

[@anthonyiocca5683]

Would they be any happier if cyclists stayed behind the cars stuck in a traffic jam? Does it cause “outrage” to see cyclists moving along when lazy motorists jammed in the traffic they creat with their gas guzzling 4 wheel contraptions? I have a complaint as a cyclist, if I am required to dismount for pedestrians and horses. Should not cars be required to shut off their engines when within 50 feet to avoid spooing poisonous exhaust gas in our faces? This is a matter between the fat and lazy majority against the fitter minority.

[@piratesk75]

Carlsbad looking for another revenue stream

[@johnnydhollywood1587]

exactly

[@hjeffwallace]

“Too many kids getting hurt.” Cut to a guy with full beard.

[@whazzat8015]

kinda like arming kids , to address school bullying

[@BFBMTb]

There's a difference between an ebike and an emoto. There's a huge amount of people who ride high powered ebikes that are capable of going faster than 40 mph, and their bikes are easily classified as a motor vehicle. These are the ones who usually ride recklessly. These are also the ones who ride where they aren't supposed to be riding such as mtb trails. Unfortunately, these same people are the ones spoiling it for the rest of the ebike community. This is coming from an emtber.

[@whazzat8015]

Americans want unlicensed, unregistered uninsured motorcycles that they can ride in the bike lane and on sidewalks, like it's motocross. ebikes are mostly overpowered , overpriced and oversold. Hardly part of a cooperative integrated planned transportation solution that works for everyone. Just screams "Me, me , me." rather than "good tool" Not the tool's fault. There is a way to make things work, we just don't seem to be capable of taking it.

[@BFBMTb]

@@whazzat8015 i totally agree with you. the majority of the people want these over powered bikes. and when you actually educate these people about it, their typical response is "mind your own business". but what they dont realize is that their actions are effecting the rest of us legal rider who actually bikes less than 750watts in that we are being banned from riding them on the trails because of their actions.

[@rodgersayles0707]

That guy looked like he has NEVER been on a bike. Duh! Bikes go faster then cars stuck in a traffic jam and not moving! That's the point!

[@3ZN357]

Fix the roads. Add infrastructure for a new generation of transportation. Otherwise, quit saying the riders are irresponsible. Riders have to make it fucking work, is the reality.

[@mikepict9011]

Literally the people saving the planet. Should be paying taxes to ebike owners .

[@tomc.4860]

E bikes are highly efficient transportation which make great sense so of course the government will be doing their best to stop their use, just like scooters and golf carts.

[@barbiegross1002]

There are plenty of communities that cater to the ancients if you want to use a golf cart move there

[@alank808]

@@barbiegross1002 Maybe if you take care of yourself and learn some manners you will one day be ancient as you refer to seniors.

[@coyoteself]

I'm an "Ancient" road cyclist who has been riding in traffic since the 70s and the ONLY reason I'm ancient is, because I followed the laws pertaining to cyclists during that time. Plus I'm a retired firefighter/EMT who has seen a few smashed people and their bike and learned from THEIR mistakes

[@Medranoski1003]

I’m happy someone is getting somewhere on time when there is traffic …

[@joeybenoit6269]

Come on man they're just riders on the Storm into this life they're thrown like an actor out alone a dog without a bone! Riders on ebikes all alone!

[@barbiegross1002]

You have a corny ancient old soul

[@AnotherCG]

30,000 car deaths a year each year over 30 years straight. No ban on cars

[@morrisdonald]

It's interesting how they're cracking down on e-bikes but what are they doing about the increase in drinking and driving how about the domestic abuse they're just trying to find a way to crack down to make more revenue for the city. I guarantee you there is a dramatic increase in alcohol-related deaths so why don't they just ban alcohol in the city so you don't have any more drinking and driving there. But they will not do that because they bring in so much revenue for taxing of alcohol they don't get any revenue from ebike riders because they don't buy gas so they're going to crack down and start giving them fraudulent tickets to create revenue.

[@williamkurrus]

Anything they can do to control. " you need to eliminate carbons" " you cant ride electric bikes"

[@RTS_2008]

As someone who owns several personal electric vehicles (ebike, electric unicycle, electric skateboards), it is not our fault that the infrastructure in the USA is so car dependent. The few bike lanes in my area are either super narrow, filled with potholes, or they just abruptly end by merging into a lane. For the most part, It is frankly just unsafe for people to get around without a car. I’ve never been in a accident on any of my PEV’s, but the few close calls I’ve had would have been the drivers fault. Cars only pay attention for other cars.

[@Goso321]

Just replace "e-bikes" with "cars" and it makes more sense

[@pauld.b7129]

Literally all the same things cyclists do. They're just pissed when they see people zipping by in the bike lane while they're stuck in traffic. Whenever old people see someone having fun, or having an "advantage" over them, they go straight to some sort of "council" to report it. So-cal is lousy with miserable old people who get joy out of making rules for others.

[@greenstash]

lulz, rules are not laws, nor are mandates.

[@brianmartindale2221]

I ride bikes, the pedal kind, and, I gotta say, it's the old men who are a problem on e-bikes. Rude middle a-ged old men who are in over their heads going faster on a two-wheeler they haven't been on in 40 years. I see it every day I ride. I live in a "destination" town with lots of nice bike trails I use to avoid traffic as I get out of town to train almost every day. It's cool to have this and most people on e-bikes are pretty good about it on bike trails, like most other users, just enjoying it, you know. It's not the guys who own e-bikes either, it's guys on rentals. (Never women, not once.) Guys see them and go for it, you know. Regular Mario Andretti's, I tell ya ...

[@alwayslearningthefacts5881]

Carlsbad city government needs to get their head out of their rear ends.

[@chris135x]

F*cking seriously.

[@courtneydiamondd1040]

Leave it alone. States always look for an excuse to fine people and use "Safety" as a BS guise for it.

[@joeybenoit6269]

What's the problem the e-bikes are just splitting Lanes like the motorcycles on the freeways baby!

[@skippysvr4586]

Oh the humanity!!! Someone pass MORE Karen laws. Hurry!!! Stop them from having fun and not using gas. Wait a minute aren't electric bikes what they wanted??? Save the planet and all??? I'm so confused.

[@JJ38255]

Lol yep you nailed it. I mean this is part of the American culture in general but definitely Commifornia. They never take laws away, they always add more and more rules and regulations and taxes. They tax you on everything except breathing there, but they're working on that

[@raulroman5732]

Carlsbad should be leader in alternative green transport methods! Dedicated bike lanes would solve a problem rather than outlawing it. Old man said it’s too fast young guy said it’s the future. The city just cancels it….other Carlsbad fail.

[@tigerone2353]

If ebikes go 20-25mph, that's faster than most cycles can do and hold that speed. The old man is just annoyed. Too bad. In his day they went from horses to Model T's. I bet he gave up that horse a long time ago.

[@HamguyBacon]

A cyclist on a road bike non-electric can ride 60-80mph

[@Quint_69]

Or y'know just make it so bike riders have a place to ride

[@slopedude3]

In NJ anything under 20mph and 750 watts is treated like a regular bike. The bigger ebikes that can go like 30 mph and mess have to have a registration license and insurance.

[@aswtx75]

If bikes are “going faster than traffic”, then they are the traffic. You, in your gas guzzling SUV are just in the way.

[@Darknight127]

E-bikes are a lot safer than cars it's the cars you need to worry about when you're on the road on any bike

[@peterfernandezjr5914]

In Europe, e bikes cannot move faster than 20 mph (class 2). In most states, class 3 (up to 28 MPH) are legal, problem is that some companies are selling bikes that do over 30 mph plus some buyers are adding more powerful motors and batteries to the point that they're now just as fast as scooters.

[@Nasamusa]

Geez, can we live. Damn if only we could live like the 80s in this time.

[@whazzat8015]

Make America Mexico Again!

[@wellfleetion]

Best quote evah!

[@Nasamusa]

@@wellfleetion Right J🖖🏿😄

[@URailroadZombie]

"they are going faster than the traffic cause the traffic is bad" Yeah that's the point. This guy is a genius.

[@BentonL]

This ebike hate is nothing new. most of the e-bikes don't make you any faster. They allow you to go faster for longer time. After about 10-15 miles an hour you really have to work for it to go faster. I rarely ride on the street. I ride on off-road trails where the top speed is usually only 15 miles an hour regardless of the bike you're riding because of the curves of the trail. It doesn't matter what you're riding you can't use the traffic lights to get across safely anyway. These bikes don't go as fast as that kevin at the end claims. I have the limiter removed on my bike. And it tops out at about 25 miles an hour with all the force I can give it. Without the limiter it cuts out at 18 and a half miles an hour and it's really hard to get it over 20 because of the drag from the motor. I really have to get over 20 because the jumps require about 21 to 22 miles an hour. If you go faster than that you wreck. It has to do with the design of the jump. Long before there was e bikes I used to have to use a bicycle to commute. I was able to sustain 35 miles an hour all the time. The amount of times I was assaulted on the roadway via thrown objects is enough to make anyone sick. People are just nasty on the road. Doesn't matter if you're in a car or bicycle there's always somebody wanting to block your way and make trouble for you if you do anything other than the norm which is go slower than the speed limit.

[@rjmanzano0877]

nothing will be done lots of lip service no enforcement keep on riding

[@IamKingFace1]

Facts

[@dorengarcia7925]

No motorists obey laws anymore. Why should they? Writing a check for a ticket isn't punishment, its a spread sheet entry. Everyone convicted should do time, jail or community service. No more fines.

[@CaptainCurt07]

Get a grip on drug dealers and criminal elements before you get feelings hurt over a BIKE! Het real people

[@catherinenateras2494]

Just another way to fine people and take their hard earned money, jesus have you seen the gas prices lately...hmm i wonder why people prefer to get ebikes.....there are worse things happening out there but seriously ebikes are the priority you gotta be f****** me

[@BH4x0r]

While i agree the rules are just dumb, they should also just accept and comply to the regular traffic rules, the other rules are dumb tho about the gas prices, you don't have it anywhere near as bad as us in Europe, paying €2 per liter or $8.32 a gallon

[@Spanky8402]

Well cars cut me off making right turns on red lights and I am on the cross walk all the time. Since I slow down and I am ready to hit my brakes, I have been able to avoid getting hit. I think some of the problem with collisions is car drivers not even looking at sidewalks either pulling into a business or not looking at crosswalks at a light. I only go when it says walk and I still get close calls. I would have been hit almost every mile I ride, if I didn't watch traffic consistently. A cop has pulled people over and I was asked if I was OK, after I had to hit my brakes and put my feet down to stop. It's really bad here in metro Detroit, with people not turning they're head and looking, even for other cars. Bikes and people walking are definitely not being a concern for car drivers. Because of that, I haven't been riding my electric bike or regular bike as much. 😔

[@griggin7367]

Exactly the same problem down south.

[@Spanky8402]

@@griggin7367 yeah, I was a over the road trucker and I would have to really watch traffic, when I was walking to a store or to find my shipper or receiver. It seems like major cities, where people are walking, it's not as bad but in suburbs and the country, it seems like it's horrible. Cars don't even watch for other cars, a person walking or on a bike is a smaller moving object and they don't care, until they have to pay for damages, tickets, and/or injuries.

[@siriosstar4789]

The laws need to be simplified like in Europe where there are only two categories . 1- pedelec max 250 watt motor with a top speed of 25 kph . 2- anything outside of that category is considered a moped and must have registration, insurance and license . Even a throttle on a pedelec disqualifies it as a bicycle .

[@warriorsorb1111]

Banning ebikes is stupid. Not everyone is willing to pay over $50 worth of gas every freaking week.

[@BenStenson]

Just another way to make money for the state

[@skyfirefly76]

This news story perfectly exemplifies how dumb most people are when it comes to bikes in general, and E bikes even more. Dismounting 50 feet from pedestrians is idiotic. And making it illegal to carry multiple passengers on E bikes, doesn't take into account the one's designed to literally carry multiple passengers. Idiots making laws about things they have no understanding of is really a problem in this country

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

no, the problem in this country is that its always punish everyone else instead of the idiot kids causing the problems. the kids are causing problems with ebikes, and instead of addressing that, as per usual, lets punish everyone else instead of the people causing the problem, because they are kids and we cant punish kids. we need them growing up being total selfish brats.

[@rainmaker3700]

Idiotic laws are an even bigger problem in Cali, the entire State is run by baffoons and a Hive Minds.

[@pauld.b7129]

Exactly. I think one of the problems is that rich people are buying them for their 14 year olds so they don't have to take them to school. And 14 year olds don't know the traffic laws lol. Probably could just solve it by saying you need to be 16+ to use the bike lane with an Ebike

[@skyfirefly76]

@@pauld.b7129 but kids have been riding bikes for ages. Maybe the issue is with throttle bikes not pedal assist

[@Agent77X]

The city should license all ebikes like that of a motorcycles and have an ebike certification on their driver’s license too! Cut down the use of ebikes if they are so dangerous to the general public! Make these ebike have to carry ebike insurance and yearly registration/tag fee!

[@s.b.rstunnaa.k.astaybangin8537]

It’s not the ebikers fault, it’s the cars that don’t want to drive safe

[@greenstash]

@0:51 The Rider shown "Blowing a red light " Is completely misleading. Thats a bike lane, There is clearly a walk light on the cross walk. And it's not a E-bike, it's regular mountain bike. Also he is clearly aware of this also showing care to make sure that he doesn't see any cars coming. This is the dangerously misleading kind of reporting that makes propaganda media aimed at restricting our freedom with misleading editing.

[@pepperm3466]

bikes, electric or otherwise are supposed to obey traffic lights and signs just like a car. at a red light but green walk sign they should stop, they arent a person walking they are like a car, supposed to stop at a red light and not against a walk sign. bike lanes arent sidewalks.

[@IamKingFace1]

I seen that and was like wow this is misinformation😳. Definitely was not an e bike

[@IamKingFace1]

@@pepperm3466 some cities cyclist are allowed to pass thru the red light if there is a crosswalk sign permitting you to walk in that direction. In my city wdc. Its actually ok to pass thru a red light before you get a green in order to have a jump start on traffic. But if there is a bike lane with its own traffic lights. Of course those are to be obeyed and anywhere other than the central business district bikes can be ridden on sidewalks. Again these are the rules where i am..pretty sure each city/state will vary

[@link2442]

@@pepperm3466 a Bike is nowhere near the weight and speed of a 5,000 lbs vehicle 🤦‍♂️

[@pepperm3466]

@@link2442 yet the California law is that if your riding a skateboard or bicycle or an e-bike or rollerblades roller skates scooters and those one wheeled things are all under the same laws as an automobile meaning they have to obey all traffic lights signals Etc as if that's an automobile. You can look it up if you want.

[@kurtphilly]

Way to dodge the elephant in the room, CARS! If someone chooses to ride an e-bike instead of drive that saves a huge amount of space on the road among other things. I do think they should have their speeds limited since they can accelerate so quickly. But, this seemed a bit overkill given the many advantages that e-bikes provide.

[@linhhunt6248]

Parents need to take responsibility for your kids' action

[@mattm9689]

The worse crime they had was a red light jumper? And that 186 number included acoustic bikes as well. The stat also failed to mention if the bikes were at fault.

[@wellfleetion]

Also, here in Haverhill, Mass, where there's a bike lane bigger than the car lane in one spot, I've had cars purposely swerve in my bike lane and yell things out the window for no reason, assumingely, because I'm riding effortlessly on an e-bike. People are the problem because there are always a few who suck, as you can even see here with a few of the anti-bike randoms seen.

[@lorilake7613]

Are those riding a Tadpole recumbent E-bike also expected to dismount within 50 feet of a pedestrian or horse?

[@ThatsNotaRealBike]

Obviously

[@Picorico2X]

“They’re going faster than the traffic, and the traffics bad” 😂😂😂😂

[@Salamander407]

Ugh!!!! Isn't this what the biden administration wants us to do, go green? E bikes are awesome!!!!!

[@smsailfast]

Anyone blowing through a red light is not going to be less of a hazard if they are breaking more rules. All must follow the basic rules of the road.

[@darkguardian1314]

Odd, since the cities and states pushed for more bikes and less cars. To the point of making bike lanes everywhere. Only matter of time before reckless riders would appear. The bikes aren’t cheap at a min $500 for a good one.

[@bryanjordan8876]

$500 for a good one? You can't even get a good non electric bike for $500. These things can range into the $5,000 dollar range easily. The least expensive one I've found starts around $400 bucks and it isn't great at all. I'm all for more bikes. The problem isn't speed these bikes allow you to go, or even bikes in general as the man in the video pointed out. A seasoned Roadie can hit 30mph easily and even they will run red lights, stop signs, do what ever they want like they own the road. More bike rider's = more bike accidents. They can throw rules and regulations on bikers all they want to, but that isn't really going to stop stupid people from doing stupid things imo.

[@JmieYoutube]

You'll be paying ALOT more for a good bike.

[@link2442]

@@bryanjordan8876 I rather have a e bike rider blowing the red light at 20 mph than a 5,000 lbs SUV going more than 60 trying to beat the light

[@Keovink]

I love how while I was in Europe they were big into bikes trains etc. also those Asian countries. Should take notes

[@Guidojudas]

Meanwhile californian drivers go right through red lights and speed all the time. I see it daily

[@Music-pq8cm]

Good! Also, a motorized cycle that travels over 25 mph should require a class M drivers license to ride on the road. I’m a lifelong motorist, motorcyclist, and road cyclist … the stuff I’ve seen many ebike riders doing is no bueno. But then SoCal is the land of entitlement, hence, all the defensive comments here. Ride responsibly and realize that you’re not the only person on the planet. When a car crushes your skull, it really doesn’t matter who was at fault right? The dude interviewed with the beard and hat … watch him ride … one handed and weaving side to side in the bike lane. This guy is clueless regarding bike etiquette. Hold your frikin line and stay right unless passing. See this is the issue. Novice cyclists think they own the road/path. An experienced skilled cyclist will know better.

[@coyoteself]

Yep. Same here and as an old road cyclist and bike commuter it's aggravating to be on my bike, stopped at a red light and watch as another cyclist (usually an adult) ride past me and through the red light. And it's not just clueless people out for a bike ride, I've even seen "Cyclist" in full cycling kit who SHOULD know the laws, do the same thing. As for people on ebikes. They seem to be even more dense version of someone out for an afternoon bike ride

[@AmericanDuck]

I agree. I am also a long time motorcyclist and cyclist and many people that are on these e-bikes have no road skills. Also they venture on walking paths and sidewalks which you can’t do on a motorcycle. They basically ride like a small child with a more brazen attitude. The lines of legality and safety are blurred. The mortality rate will go up, but that’s expected when you live around cars. Motorcycles have a distinct advantage in escaping by acceleration, better brakes, better tires, the required safety gear, required insurance and licensing. Ebikes are the Wild West with an attitude that cars are always at fault. Funny how motorcycles are dangerous, but the attitude towards eBikes is much different.

[@kcufyoutube3103]

So instead of demanding better bicycle infrastructure, (because we all pay our taxes), better education for ebikes and promoting more healthy alternative modes of transportation, you demonize the minority of ebikers? Because you’re one of the good cyclists? Got it.

[@AmericanDuck]

@@kcufyoutube3103 did you actually read the comments? We are actually for stricter bicycle safety measures for cyclist that share the road with other cars and every other mode of transportation. Education is exactly what we are talking about. You are spouting some talking points without an actual argument. Start from a stronger stance. Anger is a fool’s weapon. Now say something that is well thought out and maybe we will get somewhere.

[@kcufyoutube3103]

@@AmericanDuck tf are you on about? The op is quite literally one of the very few smooth brains on here going after ebikers and not the overall problem of better bike infrastructure. That’s who I’m adressing genius. Nobody’s talking to you. Try paying attention son. Better yet, maybe you should point your ire towards the op. He seems to be the one helping this “news” station spread this fear mongering of ebikers which in turn helps law enforcement and the state to force even more ridiculous and nonsensical regulations on cyclists. You seem a little confused.