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I'd wager mountain bikers being able to use ski lifts to go uphill is almost certainly a much bigger contributor to inexperienced people doing 'stupid' things t

by dagw 2y ago

I'd wager mountain bikers being able to use ski lifts to go uphill is almost certainly a much bigger contributor to inexperienced people doing 'stupid' things than e-bikes.

rob74 2y ago
In areas where ski lifts exist (and operators allow mountain bikers to use them), yes. E-bikes however allow them easier access to areas where they can hurt themselves everywhere (including areas that are much more remote than those served by ski lifts)...
Ensorceled 2y ago
I'm saying e-bikes are, and will continue to, make it worse, not that this wasn't already happening.
gosub100 2y ago
Adding to this, the ski lifts seem to me designed to attract the speed demons with downhill bikes designed for thrills. Not casual exploring and sight seeing from a bike.
- Toutouxc 2y ago
  Could be technique demons with enduro bikes, but yes, you don't generally need lift rides for XC or touring. Works the same as cross-country skiing and the other skiing (sorry, I'm not a skier).
  - gosub100 2y ago
    downhill skiing :)