‘Until we ride again’: Parents’ heartbreak and message after 14-year-old son’s fatal e-bike crash

More than a hundred loved ones took part a memorial “rideout” in honour of 14-year-old Mohammed Mahdi Younes, wearing jumpers printed with the words “until we ride again” – while his grieving parents urged young e-bike riders to stay safe.

More than a hundred loved-ones took part a memorial “rideout” in honour of 14-year-old Mohammed Mahid Younes, including his mother Joanne Younes.

The 14-year-old boy who died in an e-bike accident in southern Sydney has been remembered as a “gentleman” and “natural leader” – but his parents don’t want their son’s life to be in vain, urging people to wear helmets and follow the speed limit when riding electric bikes.

Mohammed Mahid Younes, also known as ‘Moey,’ had just bought a new electric motorbike and was looking forward to his next big adventure when he died in Arncliffe last Thursday.

Like many kids this school holiday, Mohammed laced up his shoes and joined his friends for a ride on their bikes through the local neighbourhood. But he never came home after he slipped and crashed on a hill in Arncliffe Park in a freak accident, all while wearing a helmet and travelling under the speed limit.

His parents Joanne and Bilal Younes, 39 and 42, wished for other kids to remember their son and take extra care when they ride their bikes.

“I know my son is kind of a statistic at the moment,” Mrs Younes told The Saturday Telegraph.

“But if it can teach other children safety and to be aware (that would help). Although my son was doing all the right things at that time, things can happen when you least expect it.”

More than a hundred relatives and friends joined the Younes family in Bexley Park this week for a “rideout” to remember Mohammed, wearing specially-made jumpers with the message “until we ride again” printed on the back.

Looking at the crowd, Mr Younes said his son had made “such a big impact” in his short life.

“He was very family-orientated, he would always check-up on his family, his cousins all the time and include them in his social group … he put a smile on everyone’s face,” he said.

“He was just such a loved kid.”

The family of Mohammed Younes, who died in an e-bike crash at Arncliffe last week, held a memorial for the much-loved teen at Bexley Park. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

As the eldest of five children, Mr Younes said his son was “gentle” and looked after his siblings. He was also an “adventurous” and “confident” kid who loved biking, helping his mum cook and being outdoors.

“(But) it’s the hardest thing in life. No parent should have to bury their child,” Mr Younes said.

“Faith has a big part to with (getting through grief). I believe that all children go straight to heaven, so that brings me and Joanne joy and peace.”

Wearing her son’s old helmet and perched on top of his old bike, Mrs Younes went for a ride with Mohammed’s friends around Bexley Park before they travelled over to Arncliffe Park.

Brightly-coloured flowers cover the ground where Mohammed crashed.

“He was my best mate … and he’ll be really missed,” she said.