The New York Times published a pair of articles this weekend highlighting the rising number of deaths of cyclists riding electric bikes. However, in one of the most impressive feats of victim-blaming I’ve seen from the publication in some time, the NYT lays the onus on e-bikes instead of on the things killing their law abiding riders: cars.

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[–] 13 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Ignoring stupid car-centric traffic laws on a bicycle is safe and reasonable.

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  • [–] -2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Not for pedestrians it isn't. Nor are ebikes driving on sidewalks or going as fast as they do in the bike lane.

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