eBike New ebike race

[Andy Mink]

This sounds pretty brutal.

I Raced an E-Mountain Bike Up Mount Washington

Could racing a pedal-assisted mountain bike up the highest peak in the Northeast become cycling’s next great race?

www.outsideonline.com

 

[Tom K.]

I recall reading an interview after Ned raced an e-mtb for the first time.

He basically said -- and I paraphrase -- I worked just as hard, but went a lot faster!

I'm not behind e-bike racing quite yet, though.

 

[scott43]

Meh..if everyone is on an e-bike, go for it.

 

[chris_the_wrench]

Kinda like Zwift racing to me…. But if that turns your screws, have at it…

 

[Philpug]

I haven't understood eMTB racing either, its like a swim race with flippers but if someone is going to put up prize money as @chris_the_wrench says, have at it.

 

[Tom K.]

I haven't understood eMTB racing either,

It's just promoters trying to attract more entrants, and make a bit more money.

As I've known a few grass roots promoters over the years -- and none of them were getting rich -- not sure there's anything wrong with that.

 

[cantunamunch]

I haven't understood eMTB racing either, its like a swim race with flippers but if someone is going to put up prize money as @chris_the_wrench says, have at it.

Hah.

You have no idea how many intermediate swimmers with weak upper thighs and weak breathing skills I've seen flail when using flippers, even the stubby training ones. I've even seen some go backwards

As @Erik Timmerman has pointed out, at some point eMTB racing all comes down to body mass. The tiniest remotely competent rider one can possibly get on top of a 29er-wheeled frame will win.