Look in your rearview mirror these days while cruising on suburban roads. You may do a double take. Is that a child zipping by on a motorcycle with no helmet? You lean in and look more closely. It’s not actually a motorcycle. Whoa, hold on! It’s an e-bike!
Blake Fontenay, USA TODAY’s commentary editor, recounted her close encounter with multiple kids on e-bikes.
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