- December 4, 2025
Dear Editor:
I read in the Observer that Sheriff Staly would like to propose a regulation on e-bikes. He says they are “somewhat out of control.”
So here we go again. Apparently some kids are bothering people on the sidewalks and we all should suffer for it. I’m 68. I was just about to purchase a pedal assist e-bike so I could enjoy riding again. And I would like to ride on the nice trails in the area, but I don’t want to have to risk getting hit on the roadway to get there.
We have numerous wide sidewalks in the area that link many of the trails. Even when I used to ride my standard bike I never rode beside the roadway (even if there is a bike lane) because it’s too dangerous, in my opinion.
Please consider the thousands of riders that aren’t bothering people on the sidewalks but sharing them. You can paint lines on them as in some cities with pedestrian and bike divisions if you like but don’t make us (the people that aren’t causing a problem) suffer for a few kids causing problems. That’s not the way we should handle issues.
Don Brennan
Flagler Beach
