Also the fact that it’s been cold enough to freeze all our bits off. You do have a point, though- while I can be “one of those cyclists”, there is a diversity in the cycling culture here that is not all “lycra weenies” and messengers. I think, though, that you will find that the dislike of the electric bikes cuts across the lines, mostly because of the well-intentioned but misguided decision to allow them in the bike lanes, where they typically do not play well. Most of the riders are not really familiar with cycling etiquette (such as it is) , and the large fairings on the “scooter” style bikes do not leave much room to pass safely. I agree with you that electrically assisted bikes would be ideal for a “last mile”, but unfortunately, our bike sharing sites are mostly clustered in the downtown core, where most spots are at most a 5 min walk from a subway. (our subway is a lot more compact that yours)
