Anaheim e-bike takeover sparks debate: kids having fun or a serious safety risk?

A recent e-bike takeover in Anaheim sparked debate online, Juice Unlocked reported in a reel posted Dec. 8, 2025. The video's cover reads "100's of kids take over the streets of Anaheim on e-bikes!"

The clip shows packs of young riders, many in helmets and moto-style jerseys, popping wheelies down multi-lane roads and through intersections. Several ride in traffic lanes alongside parked and moving cars.

Two sides

Some people say it was just kids having fun, according to the post's caption, while others worried someone could get seriously hurt. Juice Unlocked closed by asking followers for their thoughts.

The reel had drawn more than 5,600 likes and 400-plus comments on Instagram.

What the video does not show

One shot shows a rider crouched on the pavement beside a bike lying on its side near a curb. The clip does not show what happened before or after, and the post does not say whether anyone was hurt.

The post also does not say exactly when or where in Anaheim the ride took place, how many people joined beyond the cover's "100's" claim, or whether police responded.

Partner note: The caption ended with a plug for The Injury Firm, and an "Accident? @the_injury_firm" sticker runs on screen throughout the video.