Parents

Mr. Hernandez is a PE teacher at Day Creek Intermediate. He is also a dad and a professional bike rider, allowing him to have plenty of experience with the topic. 

Hernandez has legitimate concern for the safety of students who do dangerous tricks and stunts on their E-bikes.

“I think that electric bikes have a place. It’s just a matter of educating everybody, so they know the rules of the road. It is like driving a car. You have to be aware of your surroundings, know the right of way and the direction you are going,” said Mr. Hernandez.

He isn’t alone in his concern. Parents see the damage to local parks but also worry that the machine is too powerful for the age of the rider.    

Many parents want to ban electric bikes altogether. So far, limitations are related solely to speed, which is generally 20 mph. Helmets are required by CA law, regardless of whether the bike is electric or not.