Flyers promoting a “Northern Beaches Rideout” scheduled for Sunday morning have been making rounds on the internet, sparking concerns within the community.
“I’m worried for the safety of everyone involved—the riders, the motorists, and the community at large,” expressed Tom, a local resident.
He continued, “I was discussing bike safety with my daughter when she showed me the flyer, and it raised concerns about what’s happening in our area.”
Authorities have been alerted to the event, as confirmed by Fordham.
Tom further remarked, “Unless New South Wales adopts strategies from other states to seize and dismantle these bikes, how can we hope to resolve this issue?”
He shared a personal experience, saying, “I’ve had two close encounters where I almost hit young riders on the road in the past couple of weeks.”
“I’ve narrowly avoided hitting two kids on the road in as many weeks.”
It remains unknown how many riders plan on attending the event.
Nine.com.au has contacted NSW Police for comment.
In nearby Miranda on Tuesday, e-bikers also used a fire extinguisher, coating a netball court.
Mass rideouts are increasingly taking over suburban roads across the state.
Community leaders are labelling the behaviour as completely out of bounds.
“They’re like a plague of ants on our community, people are scared,” a resident told 9News.
There are growing calls for the NSW government to introduce age limits and licensing for high-powered e-bikes.
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