Stefan Mikes
Well-Known Member
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, Poland
I had a direct "verbal attack" once, in a long line of recreational cyclists waiting for their turn to walk their bike down on a steep and dangerous technical downhill single track. The guy was a young road cyclist who hissed: "You're cheating... you're aware of that, aren't you?" We had a plenty of time so I explained him a bit about e-bikes. If it happened now, my answer would be: "Cheating? Exactly who?" I'm not in a race.
More interesting is the behaviour of some drivers seeing my S-Pedelec on the road. They are not aware I am street legal on the road and I mustn't ride my e-bike on bike paths. They often honk at me even if they can see the registration plate when approaching from behind of me.
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More interesting is the behaviour of some drivers seeing my S-Pedelec on the road. They are not aware I am street legal on the road and I mustn't ride my e-bike on bike paths. They often honk at me even if they can see the registration plate when approaching from behind of me.
- If a car approaches from the opposite direction and honks, I blink with my headlight. 1600 lm may not pass unnoticed;
- If a car has just overtook me and honks, I honk back three times. Bikes are not equipped with the horn...