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Old 08-23-2023, 10:12 PM
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I see people dressed in bicycle attire like Lance Armstrong would have on riding electric bikes. Some of these things go over 15 mph and the people riding them are slowly pedaling. I don’t see the heath benefits to them, am I missing something?
Yes, you are missing something. It's nice to take a long bicycle ride, to enjoy the scenery & fresh air without getting all sweaty & achy. Its not about exercise, its about having fun. The electric bikes are great for people who have had knee & hip replacements & people with heart problems who otherwise would not be able to enjoy cycling. And you can always dial back the electric assist if you want a workout.

I get tired of people knocking activities that they know little about. I saw a bumper sticker with a nice bit of philosophy. "Life is short. Don't be a dick."